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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,859.87, 2,788.16 and 706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,859.87, 2,788.16 and 706.43 is: 1,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,859.87 : 2,788.16 = 706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,859.87/2,788.16 = 706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,859.87x = 2,788.16 × 706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,859.87x = 1,969,643.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,643.31/1,859.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.02

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