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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.86, 2,708.52 and 710.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.86, 2,708.52 and 710.97 is: 1,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.86 : 2,708.52 = 710.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.86/2,708.52 = 710.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.86x = 2,708.52 × 710.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.86x = 1,925,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,676.46/1,805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.35

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