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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.52, 2,379.60 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.52, 2,379.60 and 928.08 is: 1,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.52 : 2,379.60 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.52/2,379.60 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.52x = 2,379.60 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.52x = 2,208,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,459.17/1,586.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.01

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