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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.87, 1,669.04 and 928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.87, 1,669.04 and 928.60 is: 1,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.87 : 1,669.04 = 928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.87/1,669.04 = 928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.87x = 1,669.04 × 928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.87x = 1,549,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,865.90/1,208.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.08

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