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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.30, 2,029.50 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.30, 2,029.50 and 923.76 is: 1,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.30 : 2,029.50 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.30/2,029.50 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.30x = 2,029.50 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.30x = 1,874,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,770.92/1,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.27

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