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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.58, 2,803.61 and 828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.58, 2,803.61 and 828.34 is: 1,241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.58 : 2,803.61 = 828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.58/2,803.61 = 828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.58x = 2,803.61 × 828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.58x = 2,322,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,324.15/1,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.50

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