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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.41, 1,862.22 and 929.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.41, 1,862.22 and 929.85 is: 1,284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.41 : 1,862.22 = 929.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.41/1,862.22 = 929.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.41x = 1,862.22 × 929.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.41x = 1,731,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,585.27/1,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.17

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