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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.72, 2,806.32 and 717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.72, 2,806.32 and 717.28 is: 1,076.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.72 : 2,806.32 = 717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.72/2,806.32 = 717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.72x = 2,806.32 × 717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.72x = 2,012,917.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,917.21/1,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.01

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