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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.86, 2,830.05 and 716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.86, 2,830.05 and 716.94 is: 1,075.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.86 : 2,830.05 = 716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.86/2,830.05 = 716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.86x = 2,830.05 × 716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.86x = 2,028,976.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,976.05/1,885.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.89

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