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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,928.43, 2,660.72 and 1,142.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,928.43, 2,660.72 and 1,142.33 is: 1,576.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,928.43 : 2,660.72 = 1,142.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,928.43/2,660.72 = 1,142.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,928.43x = 2,660.72 × 1,142.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,928.43x = 3,039,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,401.26/1,928.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.10

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