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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.78, 2,702.37 and 705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.78, 2,702.37 and 705.76 is: 1,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.78 : 2,702.37 = 705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.78/2,702.37 = 705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.78x = 2,702.37 × 705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.78x = 1,907,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,224.65/1,801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.52

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