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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.94, 2,624.13 and 928.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.94, 2,624.13 and 928.02 is: 1,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.94 : 2,624.13 = 928.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.94/2,624.13 = 928.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.94x = 2,624.13 × 928.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.94x = 2,435,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435,245.12/1,749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.62

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