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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.54, 1,560.68 and 928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.54, 1,560.68 and 928.80 is: 1,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.54 : 1,560.68 = 928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.54/1,560.68 = 928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.54x = 1,560.68 × 928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.54x = 1,449,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,559.58/1,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.08

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