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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.96, 1,687.99 and 929.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.96, 1,687.99 and 929.75 is: 1,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.96 : 1,687.99 = 929.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.96/1,687.99 = 929.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.96x = 1,687.99 × 929.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.96x = 1,569,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,413.92/1,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.60

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