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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.81, 2,433.64 and 928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.81, 2,433.64 and 928.26 is: 1,393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.81 : 2,433.64 = 928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.81/2,433.64 = 928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.81x = 2,433.64 × 928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.81x = 2,259,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,050.67/1,620.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.78

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