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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.77, 2,815.06 and 706.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.77, 2,815.06 and 706.92 is: 1,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.77 : 2,815.06 = 706.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.77/2,815.06 = 706.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.77x = 2,815.06 × 706.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.77x = 1,990,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,022.22/1,875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.91

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