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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.65, 2,869.26 and 817.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.65, 2,869.26 and 817.29 is: 1,226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.65 : 2,869.26 = 817.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.65/2,869.26 = 817.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.65x = 2,869.26 × 817.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.65x = 2,345,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,017.51/1,912.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.06

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