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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.51, 2,703.76 and 707.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.51, 2,703.76 and 707.39 is: 1,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.51 : 2,703.76 = 707.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.51/2,703.76 = 707.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.51x = 2,703.76 × 707.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.51x = 1,912,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,607.80/1,802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.08

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