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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.19, 2,708.70 and 709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.19, 2,708.70 and 709.62 is: 1,064.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.19 : 2,708.70 = 709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.19/2,708.70 = 709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.19x = 2,708.70 × 709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.19x = 1,922,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,147.69/1,805.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.79

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