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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.27, 2,703.39 and 705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.27, 2,703.39 and 705.86 is: 1,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.27 : 2,703.39 = 705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.27/2,703.39 = 705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.27x = 2,703.39 × 705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.27x = 1,908,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,201.35/1,802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.78

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