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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.17, 2,710.93 and 711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.17, 2,710.93 and 711.28 is: 1,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.17 : 2,710.93 = 711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.17/2,710.93 = 711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.17x = 2,710.93 × 711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.17x = 1,928,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,230.29/1,807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.99

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