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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.33, 1,934.13 and 929.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.33, 1,934.13 and 929.26 is: 1,282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.33 : 1,934.13 = 929.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.33/1,934.13 = 929.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.33x = 1,934.13 × 929.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.33x = 1,797,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,315.55/1,401.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.57

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