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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.11, 2,788.24 and 704.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.11, 2,788.24 and 704.67 is: 1,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.11 : 2,788.24 = 704.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.11/2,788.24 = 704.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.11x = 2,788.24 × 704.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.11x = 1,964,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,789.08/1,858.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.41

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