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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.44, 2,869.80 and 526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.44, 2,869.80 and 526.84 is: 790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.44 : 2,869.80 = 526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.44/2,869.80 = 526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.44x = 2,869.80 × 526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.44x = 1,511,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,925.43/1,913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.16

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