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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.18, 1,554.02 and 928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.18, 1,554.02 and 928.58 is: 1,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.18 : 1,554.02 = 928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.18/1,554.02 = 928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.18x = 1,554.02 × 928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.18x = 1,443,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,031.89/1,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.40

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