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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.43, 2,709.18 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.43, 2,709.18 and 710.80 is: 1,066.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.43 : 2,709.18 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.43/2,709.18 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.43x = 2,709.18 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.43x = 1,925,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,685.14/1,806.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.02

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