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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.64, 1,800.54 and 928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.64, 1,800.54 and 928.40 is: 1,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.64 : 1,800.54 = 928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.64/1,800.54 = 928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.64x = 1,800.54 × 928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.64x = 1,671,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,612.33/1,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.11

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