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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.45, 2,869.86 and 614.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.45, 2,869.86 and 614.75 is: 922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.45 : 2,869.86 = 614.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.45/2,869.86 = 614.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.45x = 2,869.86 × 614.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.45x = 1,764,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,246.44/1,913.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.02

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