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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.58, 1,898.73 and 928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.58, 1,898.73 and 928.65 is: 1,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.58 : 1,898.73 = 928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.58/1,898.73 = 928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.58x = 1,898.73 × 928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.58x = 1,763,255.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,255.61/1,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.90

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