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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.05, 1,512.05 and 928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.05, 1,512.05 and 928.76 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.05 : 1,512.05 = 928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.05/1,512.05 = 928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.05x = 1,512.05 × 928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.05x = 1,404,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,319.35/1,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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