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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.75, 2,708.60 and 711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.75, 2,708.60 and 711.90 is: 1,067.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.75 : 2,708.60 = 711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.75/2,708.60 = 711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.75x = 2,708.60 × 711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.75x = 1,928,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,248.78/1,806.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.25

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