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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.91, 1,755.25 and 926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.91, 1,755.25 and 926.88 is: 1,387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.91 : 1,755.25 = 926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.91/1,755.25 = 926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.91x = 1,755.25 × 926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.91x = 1,626,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,906.12/1,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.07

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