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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.02, 1,849.05 and 928.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.02, 1,849.05 and 928.30 is: 1,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.02 : 1,849.05 = 928.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.02/1,849.05 = 928.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.02x = 1,849.05 × 928.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.02x = 1,716,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,473.12/1,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.83

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