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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.66, 2,805.67 and 844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.66, 2,805.67 and 844.42 is: 1,266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.66 : 2,805.67 = 844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.66/2,805.67 = 844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.66x = 2,805.67 × 844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.66x = 2,369,163.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,163.86/1,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.49

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