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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.36, 1,889.52 and 928.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.36, 1,889.52 and 928.49 is: 1,279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.36 : 1,889.52 = 928.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.36/1,889.52 = 928.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.36x = 1,889.52 × 928.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.36x = 1,754,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,390.98/1,371.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.31

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