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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.62, 2,805.24 and 620.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.62, 2,805.24 and 620.99 is: 931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.62 : 2,805.24 = 620.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.62/2,805.24 = 620.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.62x = 2,805.24 × 620.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.62x = 1,742,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,011.96/1,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.25

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