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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.40, 1,729.47 and 924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.40, 1,729.47 and 924.04 is: 1,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.40 : 1,729.47 = 924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.40/1,729.47 = 924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.40x = 1,729.47 × 924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.40x = 1,598,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,094.84/1,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.76

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