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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.71, 2,871.99 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.71, 2,871.99 and 681.84 is: 1,022.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.71 : 2,871.99 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.71/2,871.99 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.71x = 2,871.99 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.71x = 1,958,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,237.66/1,914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.74

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