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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476.64, 2,215.46 and 928.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476.64, 2,215.46 and 928.18 is: 1,392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476.64 : 2,215.46 = 928.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476.64/2,215.46 = 928.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476.64x = 2,215.46 × 928.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476.64x = 2,056,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,345.66/1,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.58

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