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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.47, 2,704.87 and 708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.47, 2,704.87 and 708.40 is: 1,061.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.47 : 2,704.87 = 708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.47/2,704.87 = 708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.47x = 2,704.87 × 708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.47x = 1,916,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,129.91/1,804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.88

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