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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.64, 2,009.92 and 932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.64, 2,009.92 and 932.56 is: 1,286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.64 : 2,009.92 = 932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.64/2,009.92 = 932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.64x = 2,009.92 × 932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.64x = 1,874,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,371.00/1,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.78

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