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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.77, 2,806.20 and 895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.77, 2,806.20 and 895.80 is: 1,343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.77 : 2,806.20 = 895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.77/2,806.20 = 895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.77x = 2,806.20 × 895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.77x = 2,513,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,793.96/1,870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.72

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