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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.41, 1,976.25 and 928.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.41, 1,976.25 and 928.37 is: 1,279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.41 : 1,976.25 = 928.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.41/1,976.25 = 928.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.41x = 1,976.25 × 928.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.41x = 1,834,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,681.33/1,433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.94

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