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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.94, 2,702.79 and 708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.94, 2,702.79 and 708.08 is: 1,061.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.94 : 2,702.79 = 708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.94/2,702.79 = 708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.94x = 2,702.79 × 708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.94x = 1,913,778.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,778.03/1,802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.48

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