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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.23, 1,859.56 and 928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.23, 1,859.56 and 928.72 is: 1,280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.23 : 1,859.56 = 928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.23/1,859.56 = 928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.23x = 1,859.56 × 928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.23x = 1,727,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,010.57/1,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.94

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