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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.43, 2,703.51 and 707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.43, 2,703.51 and 707.50 is: 1,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.43 : 2,703.51 = 707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.43/2,703.51 = 707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.43x = 2,703.51 × 707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.43x = 1,912,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,716.27/1,803.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.60

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