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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.14, 2,718.62 and 716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.14, 2,718.62 and 716.62 is: 1,075.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.14 : 2,718.62 = 716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.14/2,718.62 = 716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.14x = 2,718.62 × 716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.14x = 1,948,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,200.29/1,812.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.08

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