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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.72, 2,564.00 and 928.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.72, 2,564.00 and 928.86 is: 1,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.72 : 2,564.00 = 928.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.72/2,564.00 = 928.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.72x = 2,564.00 × 928.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.72x = 2,381,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,592.40/1,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.16

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