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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.50, 2,790.06 and 706.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.50, 2,790.06 and 706.06 is: 1,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.50 : 2,790.06 = 706.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.50/2,790.06 = 706.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.50x = 2,790.06 × 706.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.50x = 1,969,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,949.76/1,859.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.40

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