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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.97, 2,703.93 and 707.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.97, 2,703.93 and 707.10 is: 1,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.97 : 2,703.93 = 707.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.97/2,703.93 = 707.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.97x = 2,703.93 × 707.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.97x = 1,911,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,948.90/1,802.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.44

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