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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.21, 2,790.32 and 705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.21, 2,790.32 and 705.96 is: 1,058.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.21 : 2,790.32 = 705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.21/2,790.32 = 705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.21x = 2,790.32 × 705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.21x = 1,969,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,850.78/1,860.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.94

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