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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065, 1,593.90 and 928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065, 1,593.90 and 928.44 is: 1,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065 : 1,593.90 = 928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065/1,593.90 = 928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065x = 1,593.90 × 928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065x = 1,479,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,840.52/1,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.52

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