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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.52, 2,866.14 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.52, 2,866.14 and 814.86 is: 1,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.52 : 2,866.14 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.52/2,866.14 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.52x = 2,866.14 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.52x = 2,335,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,502.84/1,910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.44

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