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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.82, 2,807.45 and 716.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.82, 2,807.45 and 716.57 is: 1,075.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.82 : 2,807.45 = 716.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.82/2,807.45 = 716.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.82x = 2,807.45 × 716.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.82x = 2,011,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,716.83/1,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.32

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