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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.99, 2,049.87 and 928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.99, 2,049.87 and 928.67 is: 1,391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.99 : 2,049.87 = 928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.99/2,049.87 = 928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.99x = 2,049.87 × 928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.99x = 1,903,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,652.77/1,367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.57

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