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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.92, 1,928.72 and 932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.92, 1,928.72 and 932 is: 1,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.92 : 1,928.72 = 932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.92/1,928.72 = 932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.92x = 1,928.72 × 932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.92x = 1,797,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,567.04/1,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.89

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