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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.52, 2,009 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.52, 2,009 and 929.52 is: 1,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.52 : 2,009 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.52/2,009 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.52x = 2,009 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.52x = 1,867,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,405.68/1,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.01

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