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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,675.01, 2,311.52 and 929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,675.01, 2,311.52 and 929 is: 1,282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,675.01 : 2,311.52 = 929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,675.01/2,311.52 = 929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,675.01x = 2,311.52 × 929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,675.01x = 2,147,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,397.44/1,675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.02

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