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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.10, 1,494.83 and 926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.10, 1,494.83 and 926.46 is: 1,277.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.10 : 1,494.83 = 926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.10/1,494.83 = 926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.10x = 1,494.83 × 926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.10x = 1,384,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,902.52/1,084.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.47

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