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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.13, 2,716.05 and 932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.13, 2,716.05 and 932.70 is: 1,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.13 : 2,716.05 = 932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.13/2,716.05 = 932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.13x = 2,716.05 × 932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.13x = 2,533,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,259.84/1,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.72

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