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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.53, 1,601.90 and 928.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.53, 1,601.90 and 928.91 is: 1,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.53 : 1,601.90 = 928.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.53/1,601.90 = 928.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.53x = 1,601.90 × 928.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.53x = 1,488,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,020.93/1,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.28

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