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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.22, 2,662.30 and 1,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.22, 2,662.30 and 1,045 is: 1,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.22 : 2,662.30 = 1,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.22/2,662.30 = 1,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.22x = 2,662.30 × 1,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.22x = 2,782,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,103.50/1,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.09

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