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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.60, 2,547.36 and 928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.60, 2,547.36 and 928 is: 1,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.60 : 2,547.36 = 928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.60/2,547.36 = 928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.60x = 2,547.36 × 928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.60x = 2,363,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,950.08/1,697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.52

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