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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.54, 2,879.22 and 620.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.54, 2,879.22 and 620.84 is: 931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.54 : 2,879.22 = 620.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.54/2,879.22 = 620.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.54x = 2,879.22 × 620.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.54x = 1,787,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,534.94/1,919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.23

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