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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.56, 2,914.64 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.56, 2,914.64 and 710.64 is: 1,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.56 : 2,914.64 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.56/2,914.64 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.56x = 2,914.64 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.56x = 2,071,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,259.77/1,943.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.70

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