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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.40, 2,803.68 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.40, 2,803.68 and 714.96 is: 1,072.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.40 : 2,803.68 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.40/2,803.68 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.40x = 2,803.68 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.40x = 2,004,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,519.05/1,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.85

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