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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.70, 2,805.96 and 638.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.70, 2,805.96 and 638.06 is: 957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.70 : 2,805.96 = 638.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.70/2,805.96 = 638.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.70x = 2,805.96 × 638.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.70x = 1,790,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,370.84/1,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.06

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