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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.68, 2,813.82 and 706.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.68, 2,813.82 and 706.09 is: 1,059.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.68 : 2,813.82 = 706.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.68/2,813.82 = 706.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.68x = 2,813.82 × 706.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.68x = 1,986,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,810.16/1,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.25

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