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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.47, 2,703.38 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.47, 2,703.38 and 707.40 is: 1,060.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.47 : 2,703.38 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.47/2,703.38 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.47x = 2,703.38 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.47x = 1,912,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,367.48/1,803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.39

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