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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.77, 2,915.48 and 710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.77, 2,915.48 and 710.56 is: 1,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.77 : 2,915.48 = 710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.77/2,915.48 = 710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.77x = 2,915.48 × 710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.77x = 2,071,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,623.47/1,942.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.32

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