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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.17, 2,795.23 and 710.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.17, 2,795.23 and 710.29 is: 1,064.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.17 : 2,795.23 = 710.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.17/2,795.23 = 710.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.17x = 2,795.23 × 710.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.17x = 1,985,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,423.92/1,865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.47

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