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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.57, 1,848.90 and 926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.57, 1,848.90 and 926.08 is: 1,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.57 : 1,848.90 = 926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.57/1,848.90 = 926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.57x = 1,848.90 × 926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.57x = 1,712,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,229.31/1,232.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.15

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