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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.45, 2,580.13 and 1,170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.45, 2,580.13 and 1,170.61 is: 1,614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.45 : 2,580.13 = 1,170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.45/2,580.13 = 1,170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.45x = 2,580.13 × 1,170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.45x = 3,020,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,325.98/1,870.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.76

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