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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.72, 1,859.46 and 928.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.72, 1,859.46 and 928.30 is: 1,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.72 : 1,859.46 = 928.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.72/1,859.46 = 928.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.72x = 1,859.46 × 928.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.72x = 1,726,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,136.72/1,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.83

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