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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.70, 2,809.11 and 702.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.70, 2,809.11 and 702.59 is: 1,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.70 : 2,809.11 = 702.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.70/2,809.11 = 702.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.70x = 2,809.11 × 702.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.70x = 1,973,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,641.18/1,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.90

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