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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.70, 2,709.23 and 710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.70, 2,709.23 and 710.84 is: 1,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.70 : 2,709.23 = 710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.70/2,709.23 = 710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.70x = 2,709.23 × 710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.70x = 1,925,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,811.95/1,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.52

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