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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.08, 1,968 and 928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.08, 1,968 and 928.16 is: 1,280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.08 : 1,968 = 928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.08/1,968 = 928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.08x = 1,968 × 928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.08x = 1,826,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,618.88/1,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.87

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