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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203.74, 1,801.94 and 929.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,203.74, 1,801.94 and 929.14 is: 1,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,203.74 : 1,801.94 = 929.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,203.74/1,801.94 = 929.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,203.74x = 1,801.94 × 929.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,203.74x = 1,674,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,254.53/1,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.88

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