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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.72, 1,966.82 and 928.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.72, 1,966.82 and 928.18 is: 1,280.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.72 : 1,966.82 = 928.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.72/1,966.82 = 928.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.72x = 1,966.82 × 928.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.72x = 1,825,548.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,548.51/1,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.44

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