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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.76, 1,966.35 and 928.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.76, 1,966.35 and 928.02 is: 1,279.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.76 : 1,966.35 = 928.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.76/1,966.35 = 928.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.76x = 1,966.35 × 928.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.76x = 1,824,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,802.30/1,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.88

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