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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.71, 2,627.71 and 929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.71, 2,627.71 and 929.96 is: 1,395.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.71 : 2,627.71 = 929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.71/2,627.71 = 929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.71x = 2,627.71 × 929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.71x = 2,443,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,679.59/1,751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.03

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