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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.45, 1,729.61 and 924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.45, 1,729.61 and 924.84 is: 1,384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.45 : 1,729.61 = 924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.45/1,729.61 = 924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.45x = 1,729.61 × 924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.45x = 1,599,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,607.89/1,155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.40

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