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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.28, 2,700.83 and 704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.28, 2,700.83 and 704.36 is: 1,056.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.28 : 2,700.83 = 704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.28/2,700.83 = 704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.28x = 2,700.83 × 704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.28x = 1,902,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,365.13/1,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.12

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