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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.51, 2,868.77 and 663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.51, 2,868.77 and 663.09 is: 994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.51 : 2,868.77 = 663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.51/2,868.77 = 663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.51x = 2,868.77 × 663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.51x = 1,902,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,239.87/1,912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.63

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