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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.03, 2,708.72 and 710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.03, 2,708.72 and 710.96 is: 1,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.03 : 2,708.72 = 710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.03/2,708.72 = 710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.03x = 2,708.72 × 710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.03x = 1,925,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,794.79/1,807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.73

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