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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.85, 1,669.08 and 929.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.85, 1,669.08 and 929.59 is: 1,282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.85 : 1,669.08 = 929.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.85/1,669.08 = 929.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.85x = 1,669.08 × 929.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.85x = 1,551,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,559.39/1,209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.44

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