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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.19, 2,787.15 and 703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.19, 2,787.15 and 703.13 is: 1,054.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.19 : 2,787.15 = 703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.19/2,787.15 = 703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.19x = 2,787.15 × 703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.19x = 1,959,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,728.78/1,858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.64

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