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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,922.73, 2,882.64 and 812.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,922.73, 2,882.64 and 812.49 is: 1,218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,922.73 : 2,882.64 = 812.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,922.73/2,882.64 = 812.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,922.73x = 2,882.64 × 812.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,922.73x = 2,342,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,116.17/1,922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.12

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