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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.83, 2,804.95 and 700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.83, 2,804.95 and 700.40 is: 1,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.83 : 2,804.95 = 700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.83/2,804.95 = 700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.83x = 2,804.95 × 700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.83x = 1,964,586.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,586.98/1,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.68

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