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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.64, 2,806.01 and 895.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.64, 2,806.01 and 895.67 is: 1,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.64 : 2,806.01 = 895.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.64/2,806.01 = 895.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.64x = 2,806.01 × 895.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.64x = 2,513,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,258.98/1,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.53

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