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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,876.84, 2,815.24 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,876.84, 2,815.24 and 707.04 is: 1,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,876.84 : 2,815.24 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,876.84/2,815.24 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,876.84x = 2,815.24 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,876.84x = 1,990,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,487.29/1,876.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.55

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