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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,854, 2,781.48 and 700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,854, 2,781.48 and 700.08 is: 1,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,854 : 2,781.48 = 700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,854/2,781.48 = 700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,854x = 2,781.48 × 700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,854x = 1,947,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,258.52/1,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.30

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