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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.60, 2,914.56 and 710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.60, 2,914.56 and 710.60 is: 1,065.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.60 : 2,914.56 = 710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.60/2,914.56 = 710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.60x = 2,914.56 × 710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.60x = 2,071,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,086.34/1,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.59

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