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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.70, 2,720.19 and 717.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.70, 2,720.19 and 717.57 is: 1,075.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.70 : 2,720.19 = 717.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.70/2,720.19 = 717.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.70x = 2,720.19 × 717.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.70x = 1,951,926.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,926.74/1,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.62

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