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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.13, 1,496.36 and 928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.13, 1,496.36 and 928.28 is: 1,280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.13 : 1,496.36 = 928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.13/1,496.36 = 928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.13x = 1,496.36 × 928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.13x = 1,389,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,038.74/1,085.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.07

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