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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.36 and 707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.38, 2,705.36 and 707.15 is: 1,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.38 : 2,705.36 = 707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.38/2,705.36 = 707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.38x = 2,705.36 × 707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.38x = 1,913,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,095.32/1,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.84

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