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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.84, 2,792.64 and 707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.84, 2,792.64 and 707.56 is: 1,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.84 : 2,792.64 = 707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.84/2,792.64 = 707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.84x = 2,792.64 × 707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.84x = 1,975,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,960.36/1,861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.29

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