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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,944.78, 2,916.67 and 712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,944.78, 2,916.67 and 712.30 is: 1,068.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,944.78 : 2,916.67 = 712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,944.78/2,916.67 = 712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,944.78x = 2,916.67 × 712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,944.78x = 2,077,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,544.04/1,944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.27

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