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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.14, 2,805.20 and 893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.14, 2,805.20 and 893.28 is: 1,339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.14 : 2,805.20 = 893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.14/2,805.20 = 893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.14x = 2,805.20 × 893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.14x = 2,505,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,824.59/1,870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.91

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