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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.58, 2,706.84 and 470.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.58, 2,706.84 and 470.37 is: 705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.58 : 2,706.84 = 470.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.58/2,706.84 = 470.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.58x = 2,706.84 × 470.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.58x = 1,273,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,226.48/1,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.55

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