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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.52, 2,805.46 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.52, 2,805.46 and 554.24 is: 831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.52 : 2,805.46 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.52/2,805.46 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.52x = 2,805.46 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.52x = 1,554,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,895.38/1,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.27

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