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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.36, 2,703.26 and 707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.36, 2,703.26 and 707.46 is: 1,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.36 : 2,703.26 = 707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.36/2,703.26 = 707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.36x = 2,703.26 × 707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.36x = 1,912,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,448.32/1,802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.08

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