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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.95, 2,365.22 and 928.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.95, 2,365.22 and 928.00 is: 1,280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.95 : 2,365.22 = 928.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.95/2,365.22 = 928.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.95x = 2,365.22 × 928.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.95x = 2,194,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,912.33/1,713.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.62

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