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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.89, 1,940.59 and 928.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.89, 1,940.59 and 928.87 is: 1,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.89 : 1,940.59 = 928.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.89/1,940.59 = 928.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.89x = 1,940.59 × 928.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.89x = 1,802,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,555.83/1,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.05

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