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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.74, 2,808.54 and 1,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.74, 2,808.54 and 1,180.92 is: 1,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.74 : 2,808.54 = 1,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.74/2,808.54 = 1,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.74x = 2,808.54 × 1,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.74x = 3,316,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,661.06/1,873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.08

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