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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.20, 1,967.47 and 928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.20, 1,967.47 and 928.65 is: 1,281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.20 : 1,967.47 = 928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.20/1,967.47 = 928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.20x = 1,967.47 × 928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.20x = 1,827,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,091.02/1,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.09

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