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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.46, 2,805.72 and 1,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.46, 2,805.72 and 1,325.60 is: 1,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.46 : 2,805.72 = 1,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.46/2,805.72 = 1,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.46x = 2,805.72 × 1,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.46x = 3,719,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,262.43/1,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.42

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