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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.46, 1,689.96 and 929.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.46, 1,689.96 and 929.17 is: 1,282.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.46 : 1,689.96 = 929.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.46/1,689.96 = 929.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.46x = 1,689.96 × 929.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.46x = 1,570,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,260.13/1,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.41

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