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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.20, 2,701.78 and 705.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.20, 2,701.78 and 705.67 is: 1,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.20 : 2,701.78 = 705.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.20/2,701.78 = 705.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.20x = 2,701.78 × 705.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.20x = 1,906,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,565.09/1,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.50

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