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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.27, 2,703.12 and 705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.27, 2,703.12 and 705.50 is: 1,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.27 : 2,703.12 = 705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.27/2,703.12 = 705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.27x = 2,703.12 × 705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.27x = 1,907,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,051.16/1,801.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.73

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