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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.50, 2,806.38 and 760.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.50, 2,806.38 and 760.63 is: 1,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.50 : 2,806.38 = 760.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.50/2,806.38 = 760.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.50x = 2,806.38 × 760.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.50x = 2,134,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,616.82/1,871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.59

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