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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.96, 1,774.44 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.96, 1,774.44 and 928.08 is: 1,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.96 : 1,774.44 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.96/1,774.44 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.96x = 1,774.44 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.96x = 1,646,822.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,822.28/1,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.12

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