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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.50, 2,805.34 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.50, 2,805.34 and 700.32 is: 1,050.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.50 : 2,805.34 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.50/2,805.34 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.50x = 2,805.34 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.50x = 1,964,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,647.89/1,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.89

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