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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.88, 2,869.38 and 614.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.88, 2,869.38 and 614.31 is: 921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.88 : 2,869.38 = 614.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.88/2,869.38 = 614.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.88x = 2,869.38 × 614.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.88x = 1,762,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,688.83/1,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.49

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