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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.82, 2,804.54 and 700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.82, 2,804.54 and 700.04 is: 1,049.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.82 : 2,804.54 = 700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.82/2,804.54 = 700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.82x = 2,804.54 × 700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.82x = 1,963,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,290.18/1,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.43

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