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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.97, 2,095.72 and 928.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.97, 2,095.72 and 928.89 is: 1,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.97 : 2,095.72 = 928.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.97/2,095.72 = 928.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.97x = 2,095.72 × 928.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.97x = 1,946,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,693.35/1,518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.59

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