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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.03, 2,717.45 and 716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.03, 2,717.45 and 716.18 is: 1,074.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.03 : 2,717.45 = 716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.03/2,717.45 = 716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.03x = 2,717.45 × 716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.03x = 1,946,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,183.34/1,811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.63

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