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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.52, 2,703.47 and 705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.52, 2,703.47 and 705.97 is: 1,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.52 : 2,703.47 = 705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.52/2,703.47 = 705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.52x = 2,703.47 × 705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.52x = 1,908,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,568.72/1,801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.42

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