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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.81, 2,701.62 and 704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.81, 2,701.62 and 704.88 is: 1,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.81 : 2,701.62 = 704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.81/2,701.62 = 704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.81x = 2,701.62 × 704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.81x = 1,904,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,317.91/1,800.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.48

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