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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911.98, 2,867.27 and 679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,911.98, 2,867.27 and 679.07 is: 1,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,911.98 : 2,867.27 = 679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,911.98/2,867.27 = 679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,911.98x = 2,867.27 × 679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,911.98x = 1,947,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,080.81/1,911.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.36

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