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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.51, 2,719.94 and 717.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.51, 2,719.94 and 717.77 is: 1,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.51 : 2,719.94 = 717.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.51/2,719.94 = 717.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.51x = 2,719.94 × 717.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.51x = 1,952,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,291.33/1,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.93

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