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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.36, 1,552.16 and 926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.36, 1,552.16 and 926.72 is: 1,280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.36 : 1,552.16 = 926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.36/1,552.16 = 926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.36x = 1,552.16 × 926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.36x = 1,438,417.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,417.72/1,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.46

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