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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.33, 1,484.28 and 929.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.33, 1,484.28 and 929.53 is: 1,283.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.33 : 1,484.28 = 929.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.33/1,484.28 = 929.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.33x = 1,484.28 × 929.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.33x = 1,379,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,679.08/1,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.03

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