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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.61, 2,861.85 and 813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.61, 2,861.85 and 813.68 is: 1,219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.61 : 2,861.85 = 813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.61/2,861.85 = 813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.61x = 2,861.85 × 813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.61x = 2,328,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,630.11/1,909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.43

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