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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.60, 1,346 and 929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.60, 1,346 and 929.60 is: 1,346

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.60 : 1,346 = 929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.60/1,346 = 929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.60x = 1,346 × 929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.60x = 1,251,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,241.60/929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346

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