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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.95, 2,868.79 and 742.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.95, 2,868.79 and 742.87 is: 1,114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.95 : 2,868.79 = 742.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.95/2,868.79 = 742.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.95x = 2,868.79 × 742.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.95x = 2,131,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,123.68/1,912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.05

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