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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.35, 2,705.84 and 708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.35, 2,705.84 and 708.12 is: 1,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.35 : 2,705.84 = 708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.35/2,705.84 = 708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.35x = 2,705.84 × 708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.35x = 1,916,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,053.91/1,804.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.91

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