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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.85, 2,716.56 and 715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.85, 2,716.56 and 715.92 is: 1,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.85 : 2,716.56 = 715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.85/2,716.56 = 715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.85x = 2,716.56 × 715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.85x = 1,944,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,839.64/1,811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.40

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