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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.88, 2,702.81 and 706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.88, 2,702.81 and 706.10 is: 1,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.88 : 2,702.81 = 706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.88/2,702.81 = 706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.88x = 2,702.81 × 706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.88x = 1,908,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,437.10/1,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.14

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