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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.48, 2,094.27 and 928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.48, 2,094.27 and 928.40 is: 1,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.48 : 2,094.27 = 928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.48/2,094.27 = 928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.48x = 2,094.27 × 928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.48x = 1,944,320.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,320.27/1,517.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.29

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