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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.60, 2,718.23 and 716.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.60, 2,718.23 and 716.74 is: 1,074.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.60 : 2,718.23 = 716.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.60/2,718.23 = 716.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.60x = 2,718.23 × 716.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.60x = 1,948,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,253.79/1,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.84

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