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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.51, 2,718.33 and 717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.51, 2,718.33 and 717.40 is: 1,075.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.51 : 2,718.33 = 717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.51/2,718.33 = 717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.51x = 2,718.33 × 717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.51x = 1,950,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,129.94/1,813.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.33

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