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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,914.94, 2,872.41 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,914.94, 2,872.41 and 528.27 is: 792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,914.94 : 2,872.41 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,914.94/2,872.41 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,914.94x = 2,872.41 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,914.94x = 1,517,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,414.41/1,914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.41

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