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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.17, 2,365.53 and 928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.17, 2,365.53 and 928.20 is: 1,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.17 : 2,365.53 = 928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.17/2,365.53 = 928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.17x = 2,365.53 × 928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.17x = 2,195,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,684.95/1,714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.90

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