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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.49, 2,702.97 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.49, 2,702.97 and 706.68 is: 1,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.49 : 2,702.97 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.49/2,702.97 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.49x = 2,702.97 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.49x = 1,910,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,134.84/1,802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.72

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