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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.15, 2,855.40 and 928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.15, 2,855.40 and 928.60 is: 1,393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.15 : 2,855.40 = 928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.15/2,855.40 = 928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.15x = 2,855.40 × 928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.15x = 2,651,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,524.44/1,903.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.23

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