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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.64, 2,812.26 and 704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.64, 2,812.26 and 704.49 is: 1,056.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.64 : 2,812.26 = 704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.64/2,812.26 = 704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.64x = 2,812.26 × 704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.64x = 1,981,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,201.14/1,874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.84

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