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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.46, 2,706.36 and 708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.46, 2,706.36 and 708.70 is: 1,063.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.46 : 2,706.36 = 708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.46/2,706.36 = 708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.46x = 2,706.36 × 708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.46x = 1,917,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,997.33/1,803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.51

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