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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.80, 2,872.43 and 682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.80, 2,872.43 and 682.33 is: 1,023.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.80 : 2,872.43 = 682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.80/2,872.43 = 682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.80x = 2,872.43 × 682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.80x = 1,959,950.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,950.59/1,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.58

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