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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,918.74, 2,878.13 and 686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,918.74, 2,878.13 and 686.22 is: 1,029.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,918.74 : 2,878.13 = 686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,918.74/2,878.13 = 686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,918.74x = 2,878.13 × 686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,918.74x = 1,975,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,026.94/1,918.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.34

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