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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.83, 2,487.96 and 928.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.83, 2,487.96 and 928.83 is: 1,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.83 : 2,487.96 = 928.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.83/2,487.96 = 928.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.83x = 2,487.96 × 928.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.83x = 2,310,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,891.89/1,657.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.93

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