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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.88, 1,723.20 and 929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.88, 1,723.20 and 929.56 is: 1,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.88 : 1,723.20 = 929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.88/1,723.20 = 929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.88x = 1,723.20 × 929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.88x = 1,601,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,817.79/1,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.03

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