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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.63, 2,815.44 and 706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.63, 2,815.44 and 706.64 is: 1,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.63 : 2,815.44 = 706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.63/2,815.44 = 706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.63x = 2,815.44 × 706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.63x = 1,989,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,509.55/1,876.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.15

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