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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.50, 2,579.64 and 1,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.50, 2,579.64 and 1,207.10 is: 1,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.50 : 2,579.64 = 1,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.50/2,579.64 = 1,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.50x = 2,579.64 × 1,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.50x = 3,113,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,883.44/1,870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.73

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