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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.60, 2,806.14 and 1,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.60, 2,806.14 and 1,105.96 is: 1,659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.60 : 2,806.14 = 1,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.60/2,806.14 = 1,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.60x = 2,806.14 × 1,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.60x = 3,103,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,478.59/1,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.08

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