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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.64, 2,055.22 and 929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.64, 2,055.22 and 929.64 is: 1,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.64 : 2,055.22 = 929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.64/2,055.22 = 929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.64x = 2,055.22 × 929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.64x = 1,910,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,614.72/1,489.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.60

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