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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.23, 2,706.82 and 709.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.23, 2,706.82 and 709.30 is: 1,063.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.23 : 2,706.82 = 709.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.23/2,706.82 = 709.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.23x = 2,706.82 × 709.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.23x = 1,919,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,947.43/1,805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.55

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