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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.83, 2,712.69 and 942.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.83, 2,712.69 and 942.67 is: 1,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.83 : 2,712.69 = 942.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.83/2,712.69 = 942.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.83x = 2,712.69 × 942.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.83x = 2,557,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,171.48/1,808.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.72

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