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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.60, 2,805.38 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.60, 2,805.38 and 554.64 is: 831.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.60 : 2,805.38 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.60/2,805.38 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.60x = 2,805.38 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.60x = 1,555,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,975.96/1,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.81

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