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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.58, 2,823.70 and 712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.58, 2,823.70 and 712.77 is: 1,068.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.58 : 2,823.70 = 712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.58/2,823.70 = 712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.58x = 2,823.70 × 712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.58x = 2,012,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,648.65/1,883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.52

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