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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.94, 2,870.61 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.94, 2,870.61 and 527.38 is: 790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.94 : 2,870.61 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.94/2,870.61 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.94x = 2,870.61 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.94x = 1,513,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,902.30/1,913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.99

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