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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.08, 2,787.84 and 703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.08, 2,787.84 and 703.56 is: 1,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.08 : 2,787.84 = 703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.08/2,787.84 = 703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.08x = 2,787.84 × 703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.08x = 1,961,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,412.71/1,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.61

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