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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.50, 2,867.17 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.50, 2,867.17 and 524.83 is: 787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.50 : 2,867.17 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.50/2,867.17 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.50x = 2,867.17 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.50x = 1,504,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,776.19/1,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.22

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