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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.39, 2,621.85 and 928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.39, 2,621.85 and 928.05 is: 1,390.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.39 : 2,621.85 = 928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.39/2,621.85 = 928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.39x = 2,621.85 × 928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.39x = 2,433,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,207.89/1,749.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.89

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