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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.08, 2,864.93 and 678.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.08, 2,864.93 and 678.33 is: 1,016.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.08 : 2,864.93 = 678.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.08/2,864.93 = 678.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.08x = 2,864.93 × 678.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.08x = 1,943,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,364.58/1,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.89

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