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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.54, 1,932.36 and 928.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.54, 1,932.36 and 928.42 is: 1,281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.54 : 1,932.36 = 928.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.54/1,932.36 = 928.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.54x = 1,932.36 × 928.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.54x = 1,794,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,033.22/1,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.87

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