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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.54, 2,912.97 and 710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.54, 2,912.97 and 710.28 is: 1,064.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.54 : 2,912.97 = 710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.54/2,912.97 = 710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.54x = 2,912.97 × 710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.54x = 2,069,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,024.33/1,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.56

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