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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,657.95, 2,487.33 and 928.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,657.95, 2,487.33 and 928.04 is: 1,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,657.95 : 2,487.33 = 928.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,657.95/2,487.33 = 928.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,657.95x = 2,487.33 × 928.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,657.95x = 2,308,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,329.30/1,657.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.28

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