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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.62, 1,394.10 and 924.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.62, 1,394.10 and 924.03 is: 1,387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.62 : 1,394.10 = 924.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.62/1,394.10 = 924.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.62x = 1,394.10 × 924.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.62x = 1,288,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,190.22/928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.21

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