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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.50, 2,711.67 and 929.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.50, 2,711.67 and 929.67 is: 1,394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.50 : 2,711.67 = 929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.50/2,711.67 = 929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.50x = 2,711.67 × 929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.50x = 2,520,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,958.25/1,807.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.72

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