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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.65, 2,867.48 and 524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.65, 2,867.48 and 524.94 is: 787.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.65 : 2,867.48 = 524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.65/2,867.48 = 524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.65x = 2,867.48 × 524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.65x = 1,505,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,252.33/1,911.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.41

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