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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,695.06, 2,541.93 and 707.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,695.06, 2,541.93 and 707.82 is: 1,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,695.06 : 2,541.93 = 707.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,695.06/2,541.93 = 707.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,695.06x = 2,541.93 × 707.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,695.06x = 1,799,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,228.89/1,695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.45

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