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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.40, 2,706.60 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.40, 2,706.60 and 708.20 is: 1,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.40 : 2,706.60 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.40/2,706.60 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.40x = 2,706.60 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.40x = 1,916,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,814.12/1,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.30

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