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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.71, 2,953.53 and 928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.71, 2,953.53 and 928.67 is: 1,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.71 : 2,953.53 = 928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.71/2,953.53 = 928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.71x = 2,953.53 × 928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.71x = 2,742,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,839.94/1,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.22

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