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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.52, 2,915.52 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.52, 2,915.52 and 710.88 is: 1,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.52 : 2,915.52 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.52/2,915.52 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.52x = 2,915.52 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.52x = 2,072,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,584.86/1,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.41

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