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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.55, 2,830.59 and 716.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.55, 2,830.59 and 716.93 is: 1,075.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.55 : 2,830.59 = 716.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.55/2,830.59 = 716.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.55x = 2,830.59 × 716.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.55x = 2,029,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,333.99/1,887.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.12

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