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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.62, 2,788.36 and 704.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.62, 2,788.36 and 704.38 is: 1,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.62 : 2,788.36 = 704.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.62/2,788.36 = 704.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.62x = 2,788.36 × 704.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.62x = 1,964,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,065.02/1,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.73

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