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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.92, 1,827.84 and 929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.92, 1,827.84 and 929.48 is: 1,393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.92 : 1,827.84 = 929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.92/1,827.84 = 929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.92x = 1,827.84 × 929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.92x = 1,698,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,940.72/1,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.81

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