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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.71, 2,709.93 and 712.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.71, 2,709.93 and 712.81 is: 1,068.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.71 : 2,709.93 = 712.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.71/2,709.93 = 712.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.71x = 2,709.93 × 712.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.71x = 1,931,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,931,665.20/1,807.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.57

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