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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.10, 2,878.65 and 620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.10, 2,878.65 and 620.58 is: 930.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.10 : 2,878.65 = 620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.10/2,878.65 = 620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.10x = 2,878.65 × 620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.10x = 1,786,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,432.62/1,919.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.87

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