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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.41, 2,708.79 and 709.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.41, 2,708.79 and 709.75 is: 1,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.41 : 2,708.79 = 709.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.41/2,708.79 = 709.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.41x = 2,708.79 × 709.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.41x = 1,922,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,563.70/1,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.89

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