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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.74, 2,699.64 and 1,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.74, 2,699.64 and 1,070.40 is: 1,603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.74 : 2,699.64 = 1,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.74/2,699.64 = 1,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.74x = 2,699.64 × 1,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.74x = 2,889,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,889,694.66/1,801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.84

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