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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.74, 2,705.30 and 707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.74, 2,705.30 and 707.60 is: 1,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.74 : 2,705.30 = 707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.74/2,705.30 = 707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.74x = 2,705.30 × 707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.74x = 1,914,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,270.28/1,804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.69

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