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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.75, 2,807.34 and 716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.75, 2,807.34 and 716.50 is: 1,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.75 : 2,807.34 = 716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.75/2,807.34 = 716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.75x = 2,807.34 × 716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.75x = 2,011,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,459.11/1,870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.22

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