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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.57, 2,710.94 and 711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.57, 2,710.94 and 711.45 is: 1,067.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.57 : 2,710.94 = 711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.57/2,710.94 = 711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.57x = 2,710.94 × 711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.57x = 1,928,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,694.71/1,806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.60

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