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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.46, 2,791.17 and 705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.46, 2,791.17 and 705.58 is: 1,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.46 : 2,791.17 = 705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.46/2,791.17 = 705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.46x = 2,791.17 × 705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.46x = 1,969,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,393.73/1,860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.55

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