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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.62, 2,789.28 and 707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.62, 2,789.28 and 707.18 is: 1,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.62 : 2,789.28 = 707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.62/2,789.28 = 707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.62x = 2,789.28 × 707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.62x = 1,972,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,523.03/1,860.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.14

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