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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.81, 2,807.33 and 830.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.81, 2,807.33 and 830.87 is: 1,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.81 : 2,807.33 = 830.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.81/2,807.33 = 830.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.81x = 2,807.33 × 830.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.81x = 2,332,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,518.61/1,870.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.80

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