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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.91, 1,860.15 and 928.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.91, 1,860.15 and 928.35 is: 1,282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.91 : 1,860.15 = 928.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.91/1,860.15 = 928.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.91x = 1,860.15 × 928.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.91x = 1,726,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,870.25/1,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.10

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