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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.96, 1,976.24 and 928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.96, 1,976.24 and 928.26 is: 1,390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.96 : 1,976.24 = 928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.96/1,976.24 = 928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.96x = 1,976.24 × 928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.96x = 1,834,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,459.90/1,318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.84

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