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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.54, 2,708.48 and 710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.54, 2,708.48 and 710.34 is: 1,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.54 : 2,708.48 = 710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.54/2,708.48 = 710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.54x = 2,708.48 × 710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.54x = 1,923,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,941.68/1,806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.99

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