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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.65, 2,709.98 and 710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.65, 2,709.98 and 710.42 is: 1,065.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.65 : 2,709.98 = 710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.65/2,709.98 = 710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.65x = 2,709.98 × 710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.65x = 1,925,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,206.89/1,806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.62

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