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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.43, 2,717.15 and 715.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.43, 2,717.15 and 715.23 is: 1,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.43 : 2,717.15 = 715.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.43/2,717.15 = 715.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.43x = 2,717.15 × 715.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.43x = 1,943,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,383.62/1,811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.85

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