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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.68, 2,916.99 and 712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.68, 2,916.99 and 712.06 is: 1,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.68 : 2,916.99 = 712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.68/2,916.99 = 712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.68x = 2,916.99 × 712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.68x = 2,077,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,064.61/1,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.08

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