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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.23, 2,707.05 and 708.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.23, 2,707.05 and 708.41 is: 1,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.23 : 2,707.05 = 708.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.23/2,707.05 = 708.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.23x = 2,707.05 × 708.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.23x = 1,917,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,701.29/1,804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.89

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