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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.32, 1,861.65 and 928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.32, 1,861.65 and 928.65 is: 1,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.32 : 1,861.65 = 928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.32/1,861.65 = 928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.32x = 1,861.65 × 928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.32x = 1,728,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,821.27/1,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.20

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