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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.78, 2,869.30 and 817.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.78, 2,869.30 and 817.14 is: 1,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.78 : 2,869.30 = 817.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.78/2,869.30 = 817.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.78x = 2,869.30 × 817.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.78x = 2,344,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,619.80/1,912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.77

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