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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.54, 2,805.17 and 829.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.54, 2,805.17 and 829.85 is: 1,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.54 : 2,805.17 = 829.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.54/2,805.17 = 829.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.54x = 2,805.17 × 829.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.54x = 2,327,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,852.15/1,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.48

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