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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.14, 2,879.13 and 620.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.14, 2,879.13 and 620.59 is: 931.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.14 : 2,879.13 = 620.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.14/2,879.13 = 620.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.14x = 2,879.13 × 620.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.14x = 1,786,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,759.29/1,919.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.02

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