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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.77, 1,805.50 and 932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.77, 1,805.50 and 932.12 is: 1,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.77 : 1,805.50 = 932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.77/1,805.50 = 932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.77x = 1,805.50 × 932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.77x = 1,682,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,942.66/1,202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.22

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