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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.39, 1,934.73 and 929.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.39, 1,934.73 and 929.93 is: 1,283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.39 : 1,934.73 = 929.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.39/1,934.73 = 929.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.39x = 1,934.73 × 929.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.39x = 1,799,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,163.47/1,401.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.84

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