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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.43, 2,707.11 and 708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.43, 2,707.11 and 708.51 is: 1,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.43 : 2,707.11 = 708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.43/2,707.11 = 708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.43x = 2,707.11 × 708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.43x = 1,918,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,014.51/1,805.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.36

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