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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.51, 2,719.83 and 718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.51, 2,719.83 and 718.40 is: 1,076.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.51 : 2,719.83 = 718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.51/2,719.83 = 718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.51x = 2,719.83 × 718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.51x = 1,953,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,925.87/1,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.83

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