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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.79, 2,708.89 and 710.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.79, 2,708.89 and 710.01 is: 1,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.79 : 2,708.89 = 710.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.79/2,708.89 = 710.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.79x = 2,708.89 × 710.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.79x = 1,923,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,338.99/1,805.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.10

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