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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.09, 1,763.91 and 928.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.09, 1,763.91 and 928.17 is: 1,280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.09 : 1,763.91 = 928.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.09/1,763.91 = 928.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.09x = 1,763.91 × 928.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.09x = 1,637,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,208.34/1,278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.98

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