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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.83, 2,708.07 and 709.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.83, 2,708.07 and 709.59 is: 1,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.83 : 2,708.07 = 709.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.83/2,708.07 = 709.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.83x = 2,708.07 × 709.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.83x = 1,921,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,626.89/1,805.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.13

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