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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.59, 2,704.65 and 706.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.59, 2,704.65 and 706.69 is: 1,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.59 : 2,704.65 = 706.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.59/2,704.65 = 706.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.59x = 2,704.65 × 706.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.59x = 1,911,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,356.04/1,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.34

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