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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.91, 1,888.17 and 929.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.91, 1,888.17 and 929.21 is: 1,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.91 : 1,888.17 = 929.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.91/1,888.17 = 929.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.91x = 1,888.17 × 929.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.91x = 1,754,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,506.45/1,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.78

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