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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.25, 2,718.36 and 716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.25, 2,718.36 and 716.01 is: 1,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.25 : 2,718.36 = 716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.25/2,718.36 = 716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.25x = 2,718.36 × 716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.25x = 1,946,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,372.94/1,812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.01

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