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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.83, 1,796.36 and 929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.83, 1,796.36 and 929.57 is: 1,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.83 : 1,796.36 = 929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.83/1,796.36 = 929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.83x = 1,796.36 × 929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.83x = 1,669,828.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,828.74/1,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.68

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