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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.72, 2,614.08 and 716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.72, 2,614.08 and 716 is: 1,074

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.72 : 2,614.08 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.72/2,614.08 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.72x = 2,614.08 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.72x = 1,871,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,681.28/1,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074

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