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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.24, 2,806.92 and 701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.24, 2,806.92 and 701.33 is: 1,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.24 : 2,806.92 = 701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.24/2,806.92 = 701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.24x = 2,806.92 × 701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.24x = 1,968,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,563.17/1,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.01

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