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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.72, 2,054.56 and 929.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.72, 2,054.56 and 929.88 is: 1,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.72 : 2,054.56 = 929.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.72/2,054.56 = 929.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.72x = 2,054.56 × 929.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.72x = 1,910,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,491.93/1,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.81

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