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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,953.24, 2,928.26 and 912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,953.24, 2,928.26 and 912.73 is: 1,368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,953.24 : 2,928.26 = 912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,953.24/2,928.26 = 912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,953.24x = 2,928.26 × 912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,953.24x = 2,672,708.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,708.47/1,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.34

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