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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.96, 1,645.83 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.96, 1,645.83 and 929.52 is: 1,283.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.96 : 1,645.83 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.96/1,645.83 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.96x = 1,645.83 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.96x = 1,529,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,831.90/1,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.46

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