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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.36, 2,698.11 and 704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.36, 2,698.11 and 704.12 is: 1,055.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.36 : 2,698.11 = 704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.36/2,698.11 = 704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.36x = 2,698.11 × 704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.36x = 1,899,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,779.72/1,800.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.22

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