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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.55, 2,792.80 and 708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.55, 2,792.80 and 708.67 is: 1,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.55 : 2,792.80 = 708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.55/2,792.80 = 708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.55x = 2,792.80 × 708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.55x = 1,979,156.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,156.07/1,863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.04

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