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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.62, 2,872.13 and 682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.62, 2,872.13 and 682.14 is: 1,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.62 : 2,872.13 = 682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.62/2,872.13 = 682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.62x = 2,872.13 × 682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.62x = 1,959,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,191.35/1,914.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.28

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