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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.45, 2,719.31 and 716.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.45, 2,719.31 and 716.22 is: 1,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.45 : 2,719.31 = 716.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.45/2,719.31 = 716.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.45x = 2,719.31 × 716.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.45x = 1,947,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,620.63/1,812.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.58

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