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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.69, 2,716.94 and 714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.69, 2,716.94 and 714.76 is: 1,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.69 : 2,716.94 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.69/2,716.94 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.69x = 2,716.94 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.69x = 1,941,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,955.03/1,810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.50

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