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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.74, 2,866.54 and 870.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.74, 2,866.54 and 870.46 is: 1,305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.74 : 2,866.54 = 870.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.74/2,866.54 = 870.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.74x = 2,866.54 × 870.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.74x = 2,495,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,204.06/1,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.89

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