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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.45, 1,970.35 and 924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.45, 1,970.35 and 924.96 is: 1,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.45 : 1,970.35 = 924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.45/1,970.35 = 924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.45x = 1,970.35 × 924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.45x = 1,822,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,494.94/1,428.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.85

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