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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.92, 2,814.18 and 705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.92, 2,814.18 and 705.88 is: 1,058.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.92 : 2,814.18 = 705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.92/2,814.18 = 705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.92x = 2,814.18 × 705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.92x = 1,986,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,473.38/1,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.93

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