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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.71, 2,865.85 and 524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.71, 2,865.85 and 524.17 is: 786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.71 : 2,865.85 = 524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.71/2,865.85 = 524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.71x = 2,865.85 × 524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.71x = 1,502,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,192.59/1,910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.20

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