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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.09, 2,867.71 and 679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.09, 2,867.71 and 679.54 is: 1,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.09 : 2,867.71 = 679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.09/2,867.71 = 679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.09x = 2,867.71 × 679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.09x = 1,948,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,723.65/1,912.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.16

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