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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.51, 1,966.19 and 928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.51, 1,966.19 and 928.58 is: 1,280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.51 : 1,966.19 = 928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.51/1,966.19 = 928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.51x = 1,966.19 × 928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.51x = 1,825,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,750.24/1,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.77

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