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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.50, 2,797.43 and 710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.50, 2,797.43 and 710.25 is: 1,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.50 : 2,797.43 = 710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.50/2,797.43 = 710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.50x = 2,797.43 × 710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.50x = 1,986,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,871.11/1,864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.63

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