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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.60, 2,804.30 and 896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.60, 2,804.30 and 896.44 is: 1,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.60 : 2,804.30 = 896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.60/2,804.30 = 896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.60x = 2,804.30 × 896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.60x = 2,513,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,886.69/1,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.89

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