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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.80, 2,706.10 and 707.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.80, 2,706.10 and 707.85 is: 1,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.80 : 2,706.10 = 707.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.80/2,706.10 = 707.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.80x = 2,706.10 × 707.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.80x = 1,915,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,512.89/1,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.34

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