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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.96, 2,718 and 716.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.96, 2,718 and 716.82 is: 1,074.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.96 : 2,718 = 716.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.96/2,718 = 716.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.96x = 2,718 × 716.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.96x = 1,948,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,316.76/1,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.66

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