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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.50, 2,805.75 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.50, 2,805.75 and 716.28 is: 1,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.50 : 2,805.75 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.50/2,805.75 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.50x = 2,805.75 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.50x = 2,009,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,702.61/1,870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.42

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