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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.68, 2,819.84 and 709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.68, 2,819.84 and 709.76 is: 1,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.68 : 2,819.84 = 709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.68/2,819.84 = 709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.68x = 2,819.84 × 709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.68x = 2,001,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,409.64/1,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.76

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