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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.54, 1,932.51 and 929.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.54, 1,932.51 and 929.82 is: 1,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.54 : 1,932.51 = 929.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.54/1,932.51 = 929.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.54x = 1,932.51 × 929.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.54x = 1,796,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,886.45/1,401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.08

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