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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.68, 1,944.95 and 926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.68, 1,944.95 and 926.93 is: 1,389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.68 : 1,944.95 = 926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.68/1,944.95 = 926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.68x = 1,944.95 × 926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.68x = 1,802,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,818.14/1,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.26

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