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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.54, 2,870.31 and 615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.54, 2,870.31 and 615.92 is: 923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.54 : 2,870.31 = 615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.54/2,870.31 = 615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.54x = 2,870.31 × 615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.54x = 1,767,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,881.34/1,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.88

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