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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.52, 2,863.70 and 610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.52, 2,863.70 and 610.64 is: 915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.52 : 2,863.70 = 610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.52/2,863.70 = 610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.52x = 2,863.70 × 610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.52x = 1,748,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,689.77/1,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.77

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