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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.65, 2,804.10 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.65, 2,804.10 and 699.90 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.65 : 2,804.10 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.65/2,804.10 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.65x = 2,804.10 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.65x = 1,962,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,589.59/1,870.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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