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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.67, 2,702.91 and 705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.67, 2,702.91 and 705.72 is: 1,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.67 : 2,702.91 = 705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.67/2,702.91 = 705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.67x = 2,702.91 × 705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.67x = 1,907,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,497.65/1,802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.15

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