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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.53, 2,868.11 and 679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.53, 2,868.11 and 679.61 is: 1,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.53 : 2,868.11 = 679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.53/2,868.11 = 679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.53x = 2,868.11 × 679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.53x = 1,949,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,178.50/1,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.16

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