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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.98, 1,796.24 and 929.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.98, 1,796.24 and 929.31 is: 1,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.98 : 1,796.24 = 929.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.98/1,796.24 = 929.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.98x = 1,796.24 × 929.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.98x = 1,669,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,263.79/1,302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.11

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