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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.71, 2,720.21 and 703.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.71, 2,720.21 and 703.83 is: 1,055.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.71 : 2,720.21 = 703.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.71/2,720.21 = 703.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.71x = 2,720.21 × 703.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.71x = 1,914,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,556.05/1,814.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.02

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