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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.97, 1,967.16 and 928.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.97, 1,967.16 and 928.43 is: 1,280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.97 : 1,967.16 = 928.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.97/1,967.16 = 928.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.97x = 1,967.16 × 928.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.97x = 1,826,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,360.52/1,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.78

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