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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.98, 1,794.86 and 928.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.98, 1,794.86 and 928.31 is: 1,279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.98 : 1,794.86 = 928.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.98/1,794.86 = 928.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.98x = 1,794.86 × 928.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.98x = 1,666,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,188.81/1,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.74

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