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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.40, 2,806.68 and 716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.40, 2,806.68 and 716.96 is: 1,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.40 : 2,806.68 = 716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.40/2,806.68 = 716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.40x = 2,806.68 × 716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.40x = 2,012,277.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,277.29/1,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.85

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