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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.29, 2,704.11 and 707.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.29, 2,704.11 and 707.41 is: 1,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.29 : 2,704.11 = 707.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.29/2,704.11 = 707.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.29x = 2,704.11 × 707.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.29x = 1,912,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,914.46/1,802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.38

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