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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.13, 1,627.60 and 929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.13, 1,627.60 and 929.03 is: 1,392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.13 : 1,627.60 = 929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.13/1,627.60 = 929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.13x = 1,627.60 × 929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.13x = 1,512,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,076.44/1,086.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.17

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