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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.23, 2,797.56 and 709.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.23, 2,797.56 and 709.98 is: 1,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.23 : 2,797.56 = 709.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.23/2,797.56 = 709.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.23x = 2,797.56 × 709.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.23x = 1,986,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,211.65/1,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.43

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