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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.83, 2,871.20 and 681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.83, 2,871.20 and 681.35 is: 1,022.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.83 : 2,871.20 = 681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.83/2,871.20 = 681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.83x = 2,871.20 × 681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.83x = 1,956,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,274.36/1,913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.18

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