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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.79, 2,866.68 and 612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.79, 2,866.68 and 612.27 is: 918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.79 : 2,866.68 = 612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.79/2,866.68 = 612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.79x = 2,866.68 × 612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.79x = 1,755,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,182.16/1,910.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.56

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