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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.72, 2,612.80 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.72, 2,612.80 and 716.16 is: 1,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.72 : 2,612.80 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.72/2,612.80 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.72x = 2,612.80 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.72x = 1,871,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,182.85/1,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.71

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