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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.76, 2,803.64 and 993.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.76, 2,803.64 and 993.13 is: 1,488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.76 : 2,803.64 = 993.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.76/2,803.64 = 993.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.76x = 2,803.64 × 993.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.76x = 2,784,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,367.02/1,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.36

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