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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.56, 2,917.64 and 712.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.56, 2,917.64 and 712.64 is: 1,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.56 : 2,917.64 = 712.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.56/2,917.64 = 712.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.56x = 2,917.64 × 712.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.56x = 2,079,226.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,226.97/1,945.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.70

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