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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.19, 1,968.85 and 929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.19, 1,968.85 and 929.64 is: 1,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.19 : 1,968.85 = 929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.19/1,968.85 = 929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.19x = 1,968.85 × 929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.19x = 1,830,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,321.71/1,427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.47

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