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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.52, 2,790.51 and 706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.52, 2,790.51 and 706 is: 1,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.52 : 2,790.51 = 706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.52/2,790.51 = 706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.52x = 2,790.51 × 706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.52x = 1,970,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,100.06/1,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.90

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