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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.40, 2,807.70 and 1,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.40, 2,807.70 and 1,255.80 is: 1,884.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.40 : 2,807.70 = 1,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.40/2,807.70 = 1,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.40x = 2,807.70 × 1,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.40x = 3,525,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,909.66/1,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.10

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