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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.63, 1,626.85 and 928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.63, 1,626.85 and 928.53 is: 1,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.63 : 1,626.85 = 928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.63/1,626.85 = 928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.63x = 1,626.85 × 928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.63x = 1,510,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,569.41/1,085.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.42

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