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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.18, 2,868.21 and 679.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.18, 2,868.21 and 679.91 is: 1,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.18 : 2,868.21 = 679.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.18/2,868.21 = 679.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.18x = 2,868.21 × 679.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.18x = 1,950,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,110.32/1,913.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.31

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