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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.54, 2,915.96 and 712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.54, 2,915.96 and 712.28 is: 1,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.54 : 2,915.96 = 712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.54/2,915.96 = 712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.54x = 2,915.96 × 712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.54x = 2,076,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,983.72/1,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.56

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