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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.03, 1,977.86 and 929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.03, 1,977.86 and 929.57 is: 1,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.03 : 1,977.86 = 929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.03/1,977.86 = 929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.03x = 1,977.86 × 929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.03x = 1,838,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,551.75/1,433.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.99

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