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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.02, 2,805.04 and 882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.02, 2,805.04 and 882.52 is: 1,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.02 : 2,805.04 = 882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.02/2,805.04 = 882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.02x = 2,805.04 × 882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.02x = 2,475,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,507.12/1,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.78

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