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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.16, 2,830.91 and 718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.16, 2,830.91 and 718.23 is: 1,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.16 : 2,830.91 = 718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.16/2,830.91 = 718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.16x = 2,830.91 × 718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.16x = 2,033,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,244.49/1,888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.84

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