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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.97, 1,651.45 and 928.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.97, 1,651.45 and 928.74 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.97 : 1,651.45 = 928.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.97/1,651.45 = 928.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.97x = 1,651.45 × 928.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.97x = 1,533,767.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,767.67/1,100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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