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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.27, 2,627.70 and 929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.27, 2,627.70 and 929.20 is: 1,395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.27 : 2,627.70 = 929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.27/2,627.70 = 929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.27x = 2,627.70 × 929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.27x = 2,441,658.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,658.84/1,750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.02

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