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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.04, 2,365.37 and 928.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.04, 2,365.37 and 928.09 is: 1,280.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.04 : 2,365.37 = 928.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.04/2,365.37 = 928.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.04x = 2,365.37 × 928.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.04x = 2,195,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,272.65/1,714.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.76

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