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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.08, 2,866.62 and 524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.08, 2,866.62 and 524.43 is: 786.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.08 : 2,866.62 = 524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.08/2,866.62 = 524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.08x = 2,866.62 × 524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.08x = 1,503,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,327.19/1,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.64

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