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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.52, 2,799.80 and 712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.52, 2,799.80 and 712 is: 1,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.52 : 2,799.80 = 712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.52/2,799.80 = 712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.52x = 2,799.80 × 712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.52x = 1,993,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,457.60/1,866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.01

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