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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.09, 2,701.08 and 704.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.09, 2,701.08 and 704.77 is: 1,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.09 : 2,701.08 = 704.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.09/2,701.08 = 704.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.09x = 2,701.08 × 704.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.09x = 1,903,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,633.40/1,800.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.52

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