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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.12, 1,390.02 and 874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.12, 1,390.02 and 874.12 is: 1,309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.12 : 1,390.02 = 874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.12/1,390.02 = 874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.12x = 1,390.02 × 874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.12x = 1,215,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,044.28/928.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.15

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