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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.36, 2,259.71 and 928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.36, 2,259.71 and 928.32 is: 1,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.36 : 2,259.71 = 928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.36/2,259.71 = 928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.36x = 2,259.71 × 928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.36x = 2,097,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,733.99/1,509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.82

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