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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.77, 2,869.52 and 817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.77, 2,869.52 and 817.11 is: 1,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.77 : 2,869.52 = 817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.77/2,869.52 = 817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.77x = 2,869.52 × 817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.77x = 2,344,709.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,709.40/1,912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.82

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