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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.67, 2,870.42 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.67, 2,870.42 and 526.95 is: 790.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.67 : 2,870.42 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.67/2,870.42 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.67x = 2,870.42 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.67x = 1,512,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,565.18/1,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.40

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