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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,714.91, 2,366.57 and 928.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,714.91, 2,366.57 and 928.95 is: 1,281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,714.91 : 2,366.57 = 928.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,714.91/2,366.57 = 928.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,714.91x = 2,366.57 × 928.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,714.91x = 2,198,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,420.56/1,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.95

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