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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.48, 2,806.80 and 717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.48, 2,806.80 and 717.04 is: 1,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.48 : 2,806.80 = 717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.48/2,806.80 = 717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.48x = 2,806.80 × 717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.48x = 2,012,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,587.87/1,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.97

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