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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.51, 2,871.24 and 681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.51, 2,871.24 and 681.57 is: 1,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.51 : 2,871.24 = 681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.51/2,871.24 = 681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.51x = 2,871.24 × 681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.51x = 1,956,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,951.05/1,914.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.17

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