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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.13, 2,804.49 and 620.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.13, 2,804.49 and 620.49 is: 930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.13 : 2,804.49 = 620.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.13/2,804.49 = 620.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.13x = 2,804.49 × 620.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.13x = 1,740,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,158.00/1,870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.50

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