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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.44, 2,916.90 and 712.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.44, 2,916.90 and 712.43 is: 1,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.44 : 2,916.90 = 712.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.44/2,916.90 = 712.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.44x = 2,916.90 × 712.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.44x = 2,078,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,072.48/1,944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.73

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