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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.84, 1,555.09 and 928.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.84, 1,555.09 and 928.36 is: 1,278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.84 : 1,555.09 = 928.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.84/1,555.09 = 928.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.84x = 1,555.09 × 928.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.84x = 1,443,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,683.35/1,128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.91

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