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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.56, 2,799.60 and 711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.56, 2,799.60 and 711.28 is: 1,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.56 : 2,799.60 = 711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.56/2,799.60 = 711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.56x = 2,799.60 × 711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.56x = 1,991,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,299.49/1,865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.40

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