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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.74, 2,706.65 and 709.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.74, 2,706.65 and 709.11 is: 1,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.74 : 2,706.65 = 709.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.74/2,706.65 = 709.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.74x = 2,706.65 × 709.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.74x = 1,919,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,312.58/1,804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.48

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