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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.11, 2,868.06 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.11, 2,868.06 and 679.34 is: 1,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.11 : 2,868.06 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.11/2,868.06 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.11x = 2,868.06 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.11x = 1,948,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,377.64/1,912.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.97

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