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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.02, 2,698.05 and 704.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.02, 2,698.05 and 704.18 is: 1,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.02 : 2,698.05 = 704.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.02/2,698.05 = 704.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.02x = 2,698.05 × 704.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.02x = 1,899,912.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,912.85/1,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.50

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