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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.62, 1,716.24 and 926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.62, 1,716.24 and 926.70 is: 1,393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.62 : 1,716.24 = 926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.62/1,716.24 = 926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.62x = 1,716.24 × 926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.62x = 1,590,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,439.61/1,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.14

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