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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.74, 2,870.93 and 680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.74, 2,870.93 and 680.89 is: 1,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.74 : 2,870.93 = 680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.74/2,870.93 = 680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.74x = 2,870.93 × 680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.74x = 1,954,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,787.53/1,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.45

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