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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.61, 2,877.50 and 686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.61, 2,877.50 and 686.11 is: 1,029.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.61 : 2,877.50 = 686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.61/2,877.50 = 686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.61x = 2,877.50 × 686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.61x = 1,974,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,276.05/1,918.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.01

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