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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.88, 1,966.32 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.88, 1,966.32 and 928.08 is: 1,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.88 : 1,966.32 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.88/1,966.32 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.88x = 1,966.32 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.88x = 1,824,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,902.27/1,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.74

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