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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.88, 1,893.43 and 928.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.88, 1,893.43 and 928.01 is: 1,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.88 : 1,893.43 = 928.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.88/1,893.43 = 928.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.88x = 1,893.43 × 928.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.88x = 1,757,121.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,121.97/1,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.75

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