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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.34, 2,798.10 and 711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.34, 2,798.10 and 711 is: 1,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.34 : 2,798.10 = 711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.34/2,798.10 = 711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.34x = 2,798.10 × 711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.34x = 1,989,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,449.10/1,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.53

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