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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.84, 2,805.12 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.84, 2,805.12 and 715.50 is: 1,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.84 : 2,805.12 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.84/2,805.12 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.84x = 2,805.12 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.84x = 2,007,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,063.36/1,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.39

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