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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.46, 2,085.64 and 929.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.46, 2,085.64 and 929.12 is: 1,393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.46 : 2,085.64 = 929.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.46/2,085.64 = 929.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.46x = 2,085.64 × 929.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.46x = 1,937,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,797.09/1,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.64

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