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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.31, 2,863.63 and 813.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.31, 2,863.63 and 813.16 is: 1,218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.31 : 2,863.63 = 813.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.31/2,863.63 = 813.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.31x = 2,863.63 × 813.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.31x = 2,328,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,589.37/1,910.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.96

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