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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.25, 2,716.86 and 715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.25, 2,716.86 and 715.01 is: 1,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.25 : 2,716.86 = 715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.25/2,716.86 = 715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.25x = 2,716.86 × 715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.25x = 1,942,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,568.48/1,811.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.50

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