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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.68, 2,870.52 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.68, 2,870.52 and 615.76 is: 923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.68 : 2,870.52 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.68/2,870.52 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.68x = 2,870.52 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.68x = 1,767,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,551.40/1,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.64

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