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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.31, 2,828.35 and 716.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.31, 2,828.35 and 716.11 is: 1,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.31 : 2,828.35 = 716.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.31/2,828.35 = 716.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.31x = 2,828.35 × 716.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.31x = 2,025,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,409.72/1,887.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.17

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