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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.73, 2,149.57 and 928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.73, 2,149.57 and 928.53 is: 1,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.73 : 2,149.57 = 928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.73/2,149.57 = 928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.73x = 2,149.57 × 928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.73x = 1,995,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,941.39/1,557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.31

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