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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.12, 1,473 and 928.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.12, 1,473 and 928.14 is: 1,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.12 : 1,473 = 928.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.12/1,473 = 928.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.12x = 1,473 × 928.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.12x = 1,367,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,150.22/1,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.96

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