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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.98, 2,015.10 and 928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.98, 2,015.10 and 928.76 is: 1,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.98 : 2,015.10 = 928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.98/2,015.10 = 928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.98x = 2,015.10 × 928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.98x = 1,871,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,544.28/1,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.90

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