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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.68, 2,790.04 and 705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.68, 2,790.04 and 705.52 is: 1,058.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.68 : 2,790.04 = 705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.68/2,790.04 = 705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.68x = 2,790.04 × 705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.68x = 1,968,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,429.02/1,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.48

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