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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.30, 1,934.15 and 928.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.30, 1,934.15 and 928.97 is: 1,282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.30 : 1,934.15 = 928.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.30/1,934.15 = 928.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.30x = 1,934.15 × 928.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.30x = 1,796,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,760.26/1,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.21

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