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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.07, 2,692.58 and 870.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.07, 2,692.58 and 870.71 is: 1,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.07 : 2,692.58 = 870.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.07/2,692.58 = 870.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.07x = 2,692.58 × 870.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.07x = 2,344,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,438.52/1,795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.04

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