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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.56, 2,486.88 and 928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.56, 2,486.88 and 928.56 is: 1,393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.56 : 2,486.88 = 928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.56/2,486.88 = 928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.56x = 2,486.88 × 928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.56x = 2,309,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,217.29/1,657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.14

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