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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.46, 2,870.26 and 526.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.46, 2,870.26 and 526.91 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.46 : 2,870.26 = 526.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.46/2,870.26 = 526.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.46x = 2,870.26 × 526.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.46x = 1,512,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,355.99/1,913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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