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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.89, 1,801.19 and 929.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.89, 1,801.19 and 929.25 is: 1,394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.89 : 1,801.19 = 929.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.89/1,801.19 = 929.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.89x = 1,801.19 × 929.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.89x = 1,673,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,755.81/1,199.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.92

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