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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.18, 2,707.74 and 708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.18, 2,707.74 and 708.77 is: 1,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.18 : 2,707.74 = 708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.18/2,707.74 = 708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.18x = 2,707.74 × 708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.18x = 1,919,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,171.65/1,805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.15

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