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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.05, 2,805.17 and 553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.05, 2,805.17 and 553.82 is: 830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.05 : 2,805.17 = 553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.05/2,805.17 = 553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.05x = 2,805.17 × 553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.05x = 1,553,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,542.45/1,870.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.75

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