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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,452.50, 2,003.44 and 928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,452.50, 2,003.44 and 928.28 is: 1,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,452.50 : 2,003.44 = 928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,452.50/2,003.44 = 928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,452.50x = 2,003.44 × 928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,452.50x = 1,859,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,753.28/1,452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.38

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