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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.54, 2,868.82 and 742.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.54, 2,868.82 and 742.67 is: 1,114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.54 : 2,868.82 = 742.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.54/2,868.82 = 742.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.54x = 2,868.82 × 742.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.54x = 2,130,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,581.11/1,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.01

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