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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807, 2,710.92 and 929.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807, 2,710.92 and 929.17 is: 1,393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807 : 2,710.92 = 929.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807/2,710.92 = 929.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807x = 2,710.92 × 929.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807x = 2,518,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,905.54/1,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.97

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