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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.48, 2,214.88 and 928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.48, 2,214.88 and 928 is: 1,391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.48 : 2,214.88 = 928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.48/2,214.88 = 928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.48x = 2,214.88 × 928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.48x = 2,055,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,408.64/1,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.16

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