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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.38, 1,693.89 and 926.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.38, 1,693.89 and 926.38 is: 1,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.38 : 1,693.89 = 926.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.38/1,693.89 = 926.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.38x = 1,693.89 × 926.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.38x = 1,569,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,185.82/1,130.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.19

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