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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.88, 1,851.60 and 929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.88, 1,851.60 and 929.92 is: 1,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.88 : 1,851.60 = 929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.88/1,851.60 = 929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.88x = 1,851.60 × 929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.88x = 1,721,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,839.87/1,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.08

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