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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.69, 2,709.70 and 712.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.69, 2,709.70 and 712.83 is: 1,068.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.69 : 2,709.70 = 712.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.69/2,709.70 = 712.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.69x = 2,709.70 × 712.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.69x = 1,931,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,555.45/1,807.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.52

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