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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,385.44 and 860.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,385.44 and 860.46 is: 1,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,385.44 = 860.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,385.44 = 860.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,385.44 × 860.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 1,192,111.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,111.40/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.41

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