Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928, 1,383.80 and 861.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 928, 1,383.80 and 861.04 is: 1,283.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928 : 1,383.80 = 861.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928/1,383.80 = 861.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928x = 1,383.80 × 861.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928x = 1,191,507.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,191,507.15/928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,283.95
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