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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.71, 1,823.36 and 928.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.71, 1,823.36 and 928.97 is: 1,281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.71 : 1,823.36 = 928.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.71/1,823.36 = 928.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.71x = 1,823.36 × 928.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.71x = 1,693,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,836.46/1,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.55

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