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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.73, 1,793.79 and 928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.73, 1,793.79 and 928.05 is: 1,278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.73 : 1,793.79 = 928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.73/1,793.79 = 928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.73x = 1,793.79 × 928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.73x = 1,664,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,726.81/1,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.86

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