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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.69, 1,670.31 and 929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.69, 1,670.31 and 929.48 is: 1,283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.69 : 1,670.31 = 929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.69/1,670.31 = 929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.69x = 1,670.31 × 929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.69x = 1,552,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,511.39/1,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.40

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