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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.07, 2,806.73 and 759.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.07, 2,806.73 and 759.95 is: 1,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.07 : 2,806.73 = 759.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.07/2,806.73 = 759.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.07x = 2,806.73 × 759.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.07x = 2,132,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,974.46/1,871.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.98

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