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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.72, 2,710.48 and 942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.72, 2,710.48 and 942.64 is: 1,413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.72 : 2,710.48 = 942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.72/2,710.48 = 942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.72x = 2,710.48 × 942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.72x = 2,555,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,006.87/1,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.39

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