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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.47, 2,809.06 and 718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.47, 2,809.06 and 718.13 is: 1,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.47 : 2,809.06 = 718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.47/2,809.06 = 718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.47x = 2,809.06 × 718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.47x = 2,017,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,254.42/1,872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.33

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