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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.81, 2,866.16 and 542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.81, 2,866.16 and 542.81 is: 814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.81 : 2,866.16 = 542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.81/2,866.16 = 542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.81x = 2,866.16 × 542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.81x = 1,555,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,777.60/1,910.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.20

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