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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.08, 2,869.34 and 681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.08, 2,869.34 and 681.26 is: 1,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.08 : 2,869.34 = 681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.08/2,869.34 = 681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.08x = 2,869.34 × 681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.08x = 1,954,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,748.82/1,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.25

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