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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.07, 1,507.98 and 926.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.07, 1,507.98 and 926.83 is: 1,279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.07 : 1,507.98 = 926.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.07/1,507.98 = 926.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.07x = 1,507.98 × 926.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.07x = 1,397,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,641.10/1,092.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.81

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