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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.49, 2,831.64 and 717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.49, 2,831.64 and 717.45 is: 1,076.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.49 : 2,831.64 = 717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.49/2,831.64 = 717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.49x = 2,831.64 × 717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.49x = 2,031,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,560.12/1,887.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.33

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