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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,862.91, 2,795.16 and 708.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,862.91, 2,795.16 and 708.39 is: 1,062.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,862.91 : 2,795.16 = 708.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,862.91/2,795.16 = 708.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,862.91x = 2,795.16 × 708.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,862.91x = 1,980,063.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,063.39/1,862.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.89

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