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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.98, 2,869.43 and 614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.98, 2,869.43 and 614.34 is: 921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.98 : 2,869.43 = 614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.98/2,869.43 = 614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.98x = 2,869.43 × 614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.98x = 1,762,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,805.63/1,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.50

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