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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.59, 2,811.83 and 704.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.59, 2,811.83 and 704.65 is: 1,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.59 : 2,811.83 = 704.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.59/2,811.83 = 704.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.59x = 2,811.83 × 704.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.59x = 1,981,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,356.01/1,873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.52

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