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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.93, 2,433.83 and 928.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.93, 2,433.83 and 928.38 is: 1,393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.93 : 2,433.83 = 928.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.93/2,433.83 = 928.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.93x = 2,433.83 × 928.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.93x = 2,259,514.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,514.45/1,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.96

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