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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.23, 2,705.33 and 708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.23, 2,705.33 and 708.30 is: 1,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.23 : 2,705.33 = 708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.23/2,705.33 = 708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.23x = 2,705.33 × 708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.23x = 1,916,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,181.70/1,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.05

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