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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.31, 2,039.32 and 929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.31, 2,039.32 and 929.51 is: 1,390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.31 : 2,039.32 = 929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.31/2,039.32 = 929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.31x = 2,039.32 × 929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.31x = 1,895,568.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,568.33/1,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.42

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