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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578.07, 2,367.11 and 928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,578.07, 2,367.11 and 928.05 is: 1,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,578.07 : 2,367.11 = 928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,578.07/2,367.11 = 928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,578.07x = 2,367.11 × 928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,578.07x = 2,196,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,796.44/1,578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.08

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