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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.24, 2,706.12 and 708.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.24, 2,706.12 and 708.31 is: 1,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.24 : 2,706.12 = 708.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.24/2,706.12 = 708.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.24x = 2,706.12 × 708.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.24x = 1,916,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,771.86/1,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.37

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