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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.66, 2,806.71 and 717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.66, 2,806.71 and 717.22 is: 1,076.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.66 : 2,806.71 = 717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.66/2,806.71 = 717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.66x = 2,806.71 × 717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.66x = 2,013,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,028.55/1,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.11

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