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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.09, 2,053.31 and 928.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.09, 2,053.31 and 928.38 is: 1,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.09 : 2,053.31 = 928.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.09/2,053.31 = 928.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.09x = 2,053.31 × 928.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.09x = 1,906,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,247.30/1,488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.00

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