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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.88, 2,717.42 and 716.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.88, 2,717.42 and 716.04 is: 1,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.88 : 2,717.42 = 716.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.88/2,717.42 = 716.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.88x = 2,717.42 × 716.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.88x = 1,945,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,781.42/1,811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.90

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