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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.77, 2,708.70 and 711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.77, 2,708.70 and 711.10 is: 1,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.77 : 2,708.70 = 711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.77/2,708.70 = 711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.77x = 2,708.70 × 711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.77x = 1,926,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,156.57/1,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.67

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