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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.84, 1,811.52 and 929.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.84, 1,811.52 and 929.84 is: 1,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.84 : 1,811.52 = 929.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.84/1,811.52 = 929.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.84x = 1,811.52 × 929.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.84x = 1,684,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,423.76/1,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.06

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