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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.17, 2,703.66 and 706.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.17, 2,703.66 and 706.22 is: 1,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.17 : 2,703.66 = 706.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.17/2,703.66 = 706.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.17x = 2,703.66 × 706.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.17x = 1,909,378.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,378.77/1,803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.90

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