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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.74, 2,815.49 and 706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.74, 2,815.49 and 706.73 is: 1,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.74 : 2,815.49 = 706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.74/2,815.49 = 706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.74x = 2,815.49 × 706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.74x = 1,989,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,778.94/1,876.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.23

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