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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.74, 1,573.39 and 928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.74, 1,573.39 and 928.24 is: 1,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.74 : 1,573.39 = 928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.74/1,573.39 = 928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.74x = 1,573.39 × 928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.74x = 1,460,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,483.53/1,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.28

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