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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.85, 2,863.53 and 814.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.85, 2,863.53 and 814.92 is: 1,221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.85 : 2,863.53 = 814.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.85/2,863.53 = 814.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.85x = 2,863.53 × 814.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.85x = 2,333,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,547.87/1,910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.21

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