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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.26, 2,703.10 and 705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.26, 2,703.10 and 705.48 is: 1,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.26 : 2,703.10 = 705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.26/2,703.10 = 705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.26x = 2,703.10 × 705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.26x = 1,906,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,987.98/1,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.70

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