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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.86, 1,967.58 and 929.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.86, 1,967.58 and 929.46 is: 1,282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.86 : 1,967.58 = 929.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.86/1,967.58 = 929.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.86x = 1,967.58 × 929.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.86x = 1,828,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,786.91/1,425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.59

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