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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.56, 1,831 and 929.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.56, 1,831 and 929.12 is: 1,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.56 : 1,831 = 929.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.56/1,831 = 929.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.56x = 1,831 × 929.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.56x = 1,701,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,218.72/1,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.46

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