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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.31, 2,893.73 and 542.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.31, 2,893.73 and 542.75 is: 814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.31 : 2,893.73 = 542.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.31/2,893.73 = 542.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.31x = 2,893.73 × 542.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.31x = 1,570,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,580.55/1,929.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.06

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