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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,793.23, 2,687.41 and 928.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,793.23, 2,687.41 and 928.15 is: 1,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,793.23 : 2,687.41 = 928.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,793.23/2,687.41 = 928.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,793.23x = 2,687.41 × 928.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,793.23x = 2,494,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,319.59/1,793.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.96

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