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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.39, 1,801.94 and 929.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.39, 1,801.94 and 929.75 is: 1,395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.39 : 1,801.94 = 929.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.39/1,801.94 = 929.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.39x = 1,801.94 × 929.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.39x = 1,675,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,340.06/1,200.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.66

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