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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.76, 2,869.18 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.76, 2,869.18 and 526.10 is: 789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.76 : 2,869.18 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.76/2,869.18 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.76x = 2,869.18 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.76x = 1,509,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,462.90/1,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.15

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