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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.66, 1,861.18 and 929.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.66, 1,861.18 and 929.09 is: 1,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.66 : 1,861.18 = 929.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.66/1,861.18 = 929.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.66x = 1,861.18 × 929.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.66x = 1,729,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,206.06/1,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.12

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