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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.73, 2,714.31 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.73, 2,714.31 and 942.84 is: 1,414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.73 : 2,714.31 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.73/2,714.31 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.73x = 2,714.31 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.73x = 2,559,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,160.04/1,808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.89

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