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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.70, 1,825.66 and 929.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.70, 1,825.66 and 929.86 is: 1,283.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.70 : 1,825.66 = 929.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.70/1,825.66 = 929.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.70x = 1,825.66 × 929.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.70x = 1,697,608.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,608.21/1,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.44

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