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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.65, 2,868.30 and 680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.65, 2,868.30 and 680.10 is: 1,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.65 : 2,868.30 = 680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.65/2,868.30 = 680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.65x = 2,868.30 × 680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.65x = 1,950,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,730.83/1,912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.91

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