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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.65, 2,719.26 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.65, 2,719.26 and 717.45 is: 1,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.65 : 2,719.26 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.65/2,719.26 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.65x = 2,719.26 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.65x = 1,950,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,933.09/1,813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.69

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