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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.36, 2,702.61 and 707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.36, 2,702.61 and 707.13 is: 1,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.36 : 2,702.61 = 707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.36/2,702.61 = 707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.36x = 2,702.61 × 707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.36x = 1,911,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,096.61/1,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.74

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