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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.63, 2,703.83 and 708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.63, 2,703.83 and 708.76 is: 1,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.63 : 2,703.83 = 708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.63/2,703.83 = 708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.63x = 2,703.83 × 708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.63x = 1,916,353.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,353.03/1,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.50

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