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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,713.99, 2,365.28 and 928.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,713.99, 2,365.28 and 928.03 is: 1,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,713.99 : 2,365.28 = 928.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,713.99/2,365.28 = 928.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,713.99x = 2,365.28 × 928.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,713.99x = 2,195,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,052.20/1,713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.67

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