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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.24, 2,805.34 and 843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.24, 2,805.34 and 843.04 is: 1,264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.24 : 2,805.34 = 843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.24/2,805.34 = 843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.24x = 2,805.34 × 843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.24x = 2,365,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,013.83/1,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.55

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