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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.41, 2,006.16 and 929.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.41, 2,006.16 and 929.45 is: 1,282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.41 : 2,006.16 = 929.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.41/2,006.16 = 929.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.41x = 2,006.16 × 929.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.41x = 1,864,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,615.38/1,453.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.92

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