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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.31, 2,718.84 and 701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.31, 2,718.84 and 701.70 is: 1,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.31 : 2,718.84 = 701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.31/2,718.84 = 701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.31x = 2,718.84 × 701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.31x = 1,907,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,812.66/1,812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.70

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