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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.91, 2,799.66 and 711.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.91, 2,799.66 and 711.39 is: 1,067.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.91 : 2,799.66 = 711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.91/2,799.66 = 711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.91x = 2,799.66 × 711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.91x = 1,991,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,650.13/1,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.39

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