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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.91, 2,779.56 and 928.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.91, 2,779.56 and 928.81 is: 1,392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.91 : 2,779.56 = 928.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.91/2,779.56 = 928.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.91x = 2,779.56 × 928.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.91x = 2,581,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,683.12/1,853.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.56

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