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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.84, 1,728.06 and 932.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.84, 1,728.06 and 932.32 is: 1,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.84 : 1,728.06 = 932.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.84/1,728.06 = 932.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.84x = 1,728.06 × 932.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.84x = 1,611,104.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,104.90/1,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.94

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