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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.19, 2,866.86 and 524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.19, 2,866.86 and 524.49 is: 786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.19 : 2,866.86 = 524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.19/2,866.86 = 524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.19x = 2,866.86 × 524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.19x = 1,503,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,639.40/1,911.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.76

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