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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.39, 2,216.59 and 928.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.39, 2,216.59 and 928.93 is: 1,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.39 : 2,216.59 = 928.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.39/2,216.59 = 928.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.39x = 2,216.59 × 928.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.39x = 2,059,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,056.95/1,477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.71

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