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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.56, 2,708.22 and 711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.56, 2,708.22 and 711.70 is: 1,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.56 : 2,708.22 = 711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.56/2,708.22 = 711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.56x = 2,708.22 × 711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.56x = 1,927,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,440.17/1,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.91

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