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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.84, 2,502.71 and 928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.84, 2,502.71 and 928.80 is: 1,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.84 : 2,502.71 = 928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.84/2,502.71 = 928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.84x = 2,502.71 × 928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.84x = 2,324,517.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,517.05/1,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.89

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