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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.64, 2,790.28 and 705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.64, 2,790.28 and 705.12 is: 1,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.64 : 2,790.28 = 705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.64/2,790.28 = 705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.64x = 2,790.28 × 705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.64x = 1,967,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,482.23/1,859.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.99

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