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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.90, 1,280.66 and 909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.90, 1,280.66 and 909.74 is: 1,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.90 : 1,280.66 = 909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.90/1,280.66 = 909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.90x = 1,280.66 × 909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.90x = 1,165,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,067.63/929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.90

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