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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.50, 2,318.37 and 928.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.50, 2,318.37 and 928.90 is: 1,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.50 : 2,318.37 = 928.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.50/2,318.37 = 928.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.50x = 2,318.37 × 928.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.50x = 2,153,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,533.89/1,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.32

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