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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.72, 1,580.80 and 926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.72, 1,580.80 and 926.72 is: 1,388.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.72 : 1,580.80 = 926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.72/1,580.80 = 926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.72x = 1,580.80 × 926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.72x = 1,464,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,958.98/1,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.96

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