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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.56, 2,870.35 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.56, 2,870.35 and 526.97 is: 790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.56 : 2,870.35 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.56/2,870.35 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.56x = 2,870.35 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.56x = 1,512,579.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,579.85/1,913.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.46

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