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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.96, 2,365.27 and 928.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.96, 2,365.27 and 928.01 is: 1,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.96 : 2,365.27 = 928.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.96/2,365.27 = 928.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.96x = 2,365.27 × 928.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.96x = 2,194,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,984.50/1,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.65

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