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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.83, 1,977.36 and 928.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.83, 1,977.36 and 928.79 is: 1,281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.83 : 1,977.36 = 928.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.83/1,977.36 = 928.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.83x = 1,977.36 × 928.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.83x = 1,836,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,551.15/1,432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.77

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