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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.42, 2,918.73 and 713.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.42, 2,918.73 and 713.21 is: 1,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.42 : 2,918.73 = 713.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.42/2,918.73 = 713.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.42x = 2,918.73 × 713.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.42x = 2,081,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,655.50/1,945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.03

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