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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.76, 2,717.21 and 716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.76, 2,717.21 and 716.65 is: 1,074.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.76 : 2,717.21 = 716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.76/2,717.21 = 716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.76x = 2,717.21 × 716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.76x = 1,947,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,284.96/1,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.21

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