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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.77, 2,703.87 and 706.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.77, 2,703.87 and 706.01 is: 1,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.77 : 2,703.87 = 706.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.77/2,703.87 = 706.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.77x = 2,703.87 × 706.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.77x = 1,908,945.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,945.74/1,801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.48

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