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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.78, 2,864.31 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.78, 2,864.31 and 677.14 is: 1,015.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.78 : 2,864.31 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.78/2,864.31 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.78x = 2,864.31 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.78x = 1,939,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,538.87/1,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.58

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