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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.82, 2,810.45 and 718.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.82, 2,810.45 and 718.57 is: 1,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.82 : 2,810.45 = 718.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.82/2,810.45 = 718.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.82x = 2,810.45 × 718.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.82x = 2,019,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,505.06/1,872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.32

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