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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.70, 2,706.51 and 708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.70, 2,706.51 and 708.08 is: 1,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.70 : 2,706.51 = 708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.70/2,706.51 = 708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.70x = 2,706.51 × 708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.70x = 1,916,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,414.72/1,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.49

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