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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.08, 2,807.04 and 716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.08, 2,807.04 and 716.92 is: 1,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.08 : 2,807.04 = 716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.08/2,807.04 = 716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.08x = 2,807.04 × 716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.08x = 2,012,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,423.12/1,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.54

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