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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.30, 2,659.96 and 1,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.30, 2,659.96 and 1,265 is: 1,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.30 : 2,659.96 = 1,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.30/2,659.96 = 1,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.30x = 2,659.96 × 1,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.30x = 3,364,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,849.40/1,929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.08

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