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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.04, 1,858.92 and 929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.04, 1,858.92 and 929.52 is: 1,280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.04 : 1,858.92 = 929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.04/1,858.92 = 929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.04x = 1,858.92 × 929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.04x = 1,727,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,903.32/1,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.84

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