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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.26, 1,686.76 and 926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.26, 1,686.76 and 926 is: 1,278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.26 : 1,686.76 = 926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.26/1,686.76 = 926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.26x = 1,686.76 × 926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.26x = 1,561,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,939.76/1,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.96

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