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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.08, 1,928.24 and 924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.08, 1,928.24 and 924.99 is: 1,276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.08 : 1,928.24 = 924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.08/1,928.24 = 924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.08x = 1,928.24 × 924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.08x = 1,783,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,602.72/1,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.66

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