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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.74, 2,578.77 and 1,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.74, 2,578.77 and 1,279.44 is: 1,763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.74 : 2,578.77 = 1,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.74/2,578.77 = 1,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.74x = 2,578.77 × 1,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.74x = 3,299,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,381.49/1,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.68

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