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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.63, 2,707.31 and 708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.63, 2,707.31 and 708.72 is: 1,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.63 : 2,707.31 = 708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.63/2,707.31 = 708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.63x = 2,707.31 × 708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.63x = 1,918,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,726.52/1,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.64

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