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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.90, 2,366.56 and 928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.90, 2,366.56 and 928.94 is: 1,281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.90 : 2,366.56 = 928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.90/2,366.56 = 928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.90x = 2,366.56 × 928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.90x = 2,198,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,392.25/1,714.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.94

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