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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,293.27, 1,929.89 and 1,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,293.27, 1,929.89 and 1,154.82 is: 1,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,293.27 : 1,929.89 = 1,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,293.27/1,929.89 = 1,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,293.27x = 1,929.89 × 1,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,293.27x = 2,228,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,685.69/1,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.30

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