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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.33, 2,806.06 and 883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.33, 2,806.06 and 883.90 is: 1,326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.33 : 2,806.06 = 883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.33/2,806.06 = 883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.33x = 2,806.06 × 883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.33x = 2,480,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,279.17/1,870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.12

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