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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.65, 1,499.62 and 928.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.65, 1,499.62 and 928.10 is: 1,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.65 : 1,499.62 = 928.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.65/1,499.62 = 928.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.65x = 1,499.62 × 928.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.65x = 1,391,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,797.32/1,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.36

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