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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.51, 1,721.84 and 929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.51, 1,721.84 and 929.19 is: 1,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.51 : 1,721.84 = 929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.51/1,721.84 = 929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.51x = 1,721.84 × 929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.51x = 1,599,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,911.86/1,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.82

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