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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.87, 2,794.29 and 708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.87, 2,794.29 and 708.62 is: 1,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.87 : 2,794.29 = 708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.87/2,794.29 = 708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.87x = 2,794.29 × 708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.87x = 1,980,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,089.78/1,862.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.92

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