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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.08, 2,809.41 and 718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.08, 2,809.41 and 718.02 is: 1,076.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.08 : 2,809.41 = 718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.08/2,809.41 = 718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.08x = 2,809.41 × 718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.08x = 2,017,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,212.57/1,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.95

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