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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.68, 1,522.78 and 928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.68, 1,522.78 and 928.22 is: 1,279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.68 : 1,522.78 = 928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.68/1,522.78 = 928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.68x = 1,522.78 × 928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.68x = 1,413,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,464.92/1,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.52

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