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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.27, 2,104.94 and 928.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.27, 2,104.94 and 928.17 is: 1,280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.27 : 2,104.94 = 928.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.27/2,104.94 = 928.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.27x = 2,104.94 × 928.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.27x = 1,953,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,742.16/1,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.92

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