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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,877.41, 2,814.16 and 706.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,877.41, 2,814.16 and 706.61 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,877.41 : 2,814.16 = 706.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,877.41/2,814.16 = 706.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,877.41x = 2,814.16 × 706.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,877.41x = 1,988,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,495.99/1,877.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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