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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.18, 2,866.72 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.18, 2,866.72 and 524.60 is: 786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.18 : 2,866.72 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.18/2,866.72 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.18x = 2,866.72 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.18x = 1,503,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,881.31/1,911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.89

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