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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.68, 2,703.90 and 706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.68, 2,703.90 and 706.32 is: 1,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.68 : 2,703.90 = 706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.68/2,703.90 = 706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.68x = 2,703.90 × 706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.68x = 1,909,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,818.65/1,801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.02

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