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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.35, 2,863.08 and 610.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.35, 2,863.08 and 610.65 is: 915.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.35 : 2,863.08 = 610.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.35/2,863.08 = 610.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.35x = 2,863.08 × 610.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.35x = 1,748,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,339.80/1,909.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.67

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