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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.44, 1,601.42 and 928.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.44, 1,601.42 and 928.13 is: 1,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.44 : 1,601.42 = 928.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.44/1,601.42 = 928.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.44x = 1,601.42 × 928.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.44x = 1,486,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,313.30/1,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.65

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