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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.48, 2,866.49 and 815.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.48, 2,866.49 and 815.81 is: 1,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.48 : 2,866.49 = 815.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.48/2,866.49 = 815.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.48x = 2,866.49 × 815.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.48x = 2,338,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,495.85/1,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.76

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