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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.37, 2,708.33 and 709.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.37, 2,708.33 and 709.71 is: 1,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.37 : 2,708.33 = 709.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.37/2,708.33 = 709.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.37x = 2,708.33 × 709.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.37x = 1,922,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,125.34/1,805.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.67

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