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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919.58, 2,878.68 and 823.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919.58, 2,878.68 and 823.62 is: 1,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919.58 : 2,878.68 = 823.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919.58/2,878.68 = 823.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919.58x = 2,878.68 × 823.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919.58x = 2,370,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,938.42/1,919.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.13

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