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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.66, 2,867.58 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.66, 2,867.58 and 679.20 is: 1,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.66 : 2,867.58 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.66/2,867.58 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.66x = 2,867.58 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.66x = 1,947,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,660.34/1,911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.83

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