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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.26, 1,570.42 and 928.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.26, 1,570.42 and 928.07 is: 1,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.26 : 1,570.42 = 928.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.26/1,570.42 = 928.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.26x = 1,570.42 × 928.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.26x = 1,457,458.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,458.89/1,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.42

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