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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.55, 1,644.18 and 928.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.55, 1,644.18 and 928.11 is: 1,281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.55 : 1,644.18 = 928.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.55/1,644.18 = 928.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.55x = 1,644.18 × 928.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.55x = 1,525,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,979.90/1,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.74

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