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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.03, 2,004.08 and 928.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.03, 2,004.08 and 928.11 is: 1,280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.03 : 2,004.08 = 928.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.03/2,004.08 = 928.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.03x = 2,004.08 × 928.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.03x = 1,860,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,002.05/1,452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.97

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