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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.90, 2,869.89 and 743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.90, 2,869.89 and 743.26 is: 1,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.90 : 2,869.89 = 743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.90/2,869.89 = 743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.90x = 2,869.89 × 743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.90x = 2,133,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,074.44/1,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.10

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