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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.35, 1,849.08 and 926.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.35, 1,849.08 and 926.55 is: 1,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.35 : 1,849.08 = 926.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.35/1,849.08 = 926.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.35x = 1,849.08 × 926.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.35x = 1,713,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,265.07/1,234.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.99

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