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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.67, 2,870.22 and 817.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.67, 2,870.22 and 817.05 is: 1,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.67 : 2,870.22 = 817.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.67/2,870.22 = 817.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.67x = 2,870.22 × 817.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.67x = 2,345,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,113.25/1,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.09

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