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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.53, 2,867.91 and 816.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.53, 2,867.91 and 816.62 is: 1,223.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.53 : 2,867.91 = 816.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.53/2,867.91 = 816.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.53x = 2,867.91 × 816.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.53x = 2,341,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,992.66/1,913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.91

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