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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.42, 2,703.80 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.42, 2,703.80 and 707.22 is: 1,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.42 : 2,703.80 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.42/2,703.80 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.42x = 2,703.80 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.42x = 1,912,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,183.20/1,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.31

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