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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.47, 1,883.67 and 928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.47, 1,883.67 and 928.05 is: 1,392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.47 : 1,883.67 = 928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.47/1,883.67 = 928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.47x = 1,883.67 × 928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.47x = 1,748,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,139.94/1,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.42

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