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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.22, 2,707.83 and 709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.22, 2,707.83 and 709.70 is: 1,064.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.22 : 2,707.83 = 709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.22/2,707.83 = 709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.22x = 2,707.83 × 709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.22x = 1,921,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,733.41/1,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.54

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