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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.69, 2,707.95 and 709.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.69, 2,707.95 and 709.12 is: 1,064.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.69 : 2,707.95 = 709.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.69/2,707.95 = 709.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.69x = 2,707.95 × 709.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.69x = 1,920,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,261.50/1,804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.04

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