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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.40, 2,709.60 and 710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.40, 2,709.60 and 710.17 is: 1,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.40 : 2,709.60 = 710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.40/2,709.60 = 710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.40x = 2,709.60 × 710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.40x = 1,924,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,263.08/1,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.25

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