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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.22, 2,807.19 and 716.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.22, 2,807.19 and 716.88 is: 1,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.22 : 2,807.19 = 716.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.22/2,807.19 = 716.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.22x = 2,807.19 × 716.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.22x = 2,012,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,400.75/1,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.45

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