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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.52, 2,705.60 and 708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.52, 2,705.60 and 708.04 is: 1,062.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.52 : 2,705.60 = 708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.52/2,705.60 = 708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.52x = 2,705.60 × 708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.52x = 1,915,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,673.02/1,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.19

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