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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858.78, 2,788.17 and 704.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,858.78, 2,788.17 and 704.53 is: 1,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,858.78 : 2,788.17 = 704.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,858.78/2,788.17 = 704.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,858.78x = 2,788.17 × 704.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,858.78x = 1,964,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,354.22/1,858.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.80

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