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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.88, 2,870.22 and 681.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.88, 2,870.22 and 681.23 is: 1,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.88 : 2,870.22 = 681.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.88/2,870.22 = 681.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.88x = 2,870.22 × 681.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.88x = 1,955,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,279.97/1,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.17

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