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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.04, 1,687.84 and 928.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.04, 1,687.84 and 928.61 is: 1,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.04 : 1,687.84 = 928.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.04/1,687.84 = 928.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.04x = 1,687.84 × 928.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.04x = 1,567,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,345.10/1,124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.39

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