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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.11, 2,795.87 and 708.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.11, 2,795.87 and 708.86 is: 1,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.11 : 2,795.87 = 708.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.11/2,795.87 = 708.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.11x = 2,795.87 × 708.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.11x = 1,981,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,868.20/1,863.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.74

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