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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.59, 2,710.92 and 711.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.59, 2,710.92 and 711.99 is: 1,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.59 : 2,710.92 = 711.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.59/2,710.92 = 711.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.59x = 2,710.92 × 711.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.59x = 1,930,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,147.93/1,807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.80

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