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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.94, 2,707.08 and 711.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.94, 2,707.08 and 711.07 is: 1,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.94 : 2,707.08 = 711.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.94/2,707.08 = 711.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.94x = 2,707.08 × 711.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.94x = 1,924,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,926.76/1,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.89

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