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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.52, 2,868.42 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.52, 2,868.42 and 614.10 is: 920.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.52 : 2,868.42 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.52/2,868.42 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.52x = 2,868.42 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.52x = 1,761,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,496.72/1,913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.55

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