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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.71, 2,813.36 and 705.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.71, 2,813.36 and 705.47 is: 1,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.71 : 2,813.36 = 705.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.71/2,813.36 = 705.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.71x = 2,813.36 × 705.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.71x = 1,984,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,723.49/1,875.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.12

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