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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.81, 1,966.50 and 928.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.81, 1,966.50 and 928.61 is: 1,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.81 : 1,966.50 = 928.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.81/1,966.50 = 928.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.81x = 1,966.50 × 928.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.81x = 1,826,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,101.73/1,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.75

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