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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.74, 2,708.59 and 1,070.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.74, 2,708.59 and 1,070.45 is: 1,605.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.74 : 2,708.59 = 1,070.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.74/2,708.59 = 1,070.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.74x = 2,708.59 × 1,070.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.74x = 2,899,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,417.54/1,805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.66

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