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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.76, 2,832.70 and 718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.76, 2,832.70 and 718.52 is: 1,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.76 : 2,832.70 = 718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.76/2,832.70 = 718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.76x = 2,832.70 × 718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.76x = 2,035,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,351.60/1,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.61

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