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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.61, 2,867.42 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.61, 2,867.42 and 524.96 is: 787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.61 : 2,867.42 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.61/2,867.42 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.61x = 2,867.42 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.61x = 1,505,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,280.80/1,911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.44

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