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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.65, 2,702.44 and 706.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.65, 2,702.44 and 706.78 is: 1,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.65 : 2,702.44 = 706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.65/2,702.44 = 706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.65x = 2,702.44 × 706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.65x = 1,910,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,030.54/1,801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.16

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