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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.40, 1,783.36 and 929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.40, 1,783.36 and 929.92 is: 1,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.40 : 1,783.36 = 929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.40/1,783.36 = 929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.40x = 1,783.36 × 929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.40x = 1,658,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,382.13/1,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.13

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