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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401, 1,932.48 and 928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401, 1,932.48 and 928.20 is: 1,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401 : 1,932.48 = 928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401/1,932.48 = 928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401x = 1,932.48 × 928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401x = 1,793,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,727.94/1,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.32

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