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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.67, 2,871.72 and 818.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.67, 2,871.72 and 818.05 is: 1,227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.67 : 2,871.72 = 818.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.67/2,871.72 = 818.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.67x = 2,871.72 × 818.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.67x = 2,349,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,210.55/1,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.59

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