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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.79, 2,706.84 and 708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.79, 2,706.84 and 708.66 is: 1,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.79 : 2,706.84 = 708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.79/2,706.84 = 708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.79x = 2,706.84 × 708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.79x = 1,918,229.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,229.23/1,805.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.27

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