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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.32, 2,703.88 and 706.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.32, 2,703.88 and 706.78 is: 1,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.32 : 2,703.88 = 706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.32/2,703.88 = 706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.32x = 2,703.88 × 706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.32x = 1,911,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,048.31/1,802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.33

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