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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.66, 1,934.50 and 716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.66, 1,934.50 and 716.18 is: 1,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.66 : 1,934.50 = 716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.66/1,934.50 = 716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.66x = 1,934.50 × 716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.66x = 1,385,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,450.21/1,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.28

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