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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.73, 2,809.16 and 702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.73, 2,809.16 and 702.62 is: 1,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.73 : 2,809.16 = 702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.73/2,809.16 = 702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.73x = 2,809.16 × 702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.73x = 1,973,757.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,757.95/1,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.95

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