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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.57, 2,872.08 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.57, 2,872.08 and 682.16 is: 1,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.57 : 2,872.08 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.57/2,872.08 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.57x = 2,872.08 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.57x = 1,959,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,203.73/1,914.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.31

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