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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.33, 2,870.06 and 614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.33, 2,870.06 and 614.63 is: 921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.33 : 2,870.06 = 614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.33/2,870.06 = 614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.33x = 2,870.06 × 614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.33x = 1,764,007.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,007.55/1,913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.96

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