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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.25, 2,708.31 and 927.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.25, 2,708.31 and 927.41 is: 1,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.25 : 2,708.31 = 927.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.25/2,708.31 = 927.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.25x = 2,708.31 × 927.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.25x = 2,511,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,700.24/1,805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.33

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