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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.67, 2,868.72 and 816.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.67, 2,868.72 and 816.05 is: 1,224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.67 : 2,868.72 = 816.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.67/2,868.72 = 816.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.67x = 2,868.72 × 816.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.67x = 2,341,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,007.67/1,911.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.59

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