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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.57, 2,719.44 and 716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.57, 2,719.44 and 716.33 is: 1,074.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.57 : 2,719.44 = 716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.57/2,719.44 = 716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.57x = 2,719.44 × 716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.57x = 1,948,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,002.86/1,812.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.72

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