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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.78, 2,831.93 and 718.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.78, 2,831.93 and 718.21 is: 1,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.78 : 2,831.93 = 718.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.78/2,831.93 = 718.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.78x = 2,831.93 × 718.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.78x = 2,033,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,920.45/1,887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.41

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