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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.70, 2,716.96 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.70, 2,716.96 and 715.12 is: 1,073.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.70 : 2,716.96 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.70/2,716.96 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.70x = 2,716.96 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.70x = 1,942,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,952.44/1,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.04

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