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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.77, 1,906.66 and 1,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.77, 1,906.66 and 1,029.32 is: 1,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.77 : 1,906.66 = 1,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.77/1,906.66 = 1,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.77x = 1,906.66 × 1,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.77x = 1,962,563.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,563.27/1,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.30

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