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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.79, 2,869.68 and 614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.79, 2,869.68 and 614.27 is: 921.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.79 : 2,869.68 = 614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.79/2,869.68 = 614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.79x = 2,869.68 × 614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.79x = 1,762,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,758.33/1,912.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.56

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