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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,881.45, 2,823.42 and 712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,881.45, 2,823.42 and 712.50 is: 1,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,881.45 : 2,823.42 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,881.45/2,823.42 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,881.45x = 2,823.42 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,881.45x = 2,011,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,686.75/1,881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.22

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