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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.94, 2,705.78 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.94, 2,705.78 and 707.58 is: 1,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.94 : 2,705.78 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.94/2,705.78 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.94x = 2,705.78 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.94x = 1,914,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,555.81/1,802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.91

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