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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.48, 2,806.03 and 700.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.48, 2,806.03 and 700.90 is: 1,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.48 : 2,806.03 = 700.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.48/2,806.03 = 700.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.48x = 2,806.03 × 700.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.48x = 1,966,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,746.43/1,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.47

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