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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.76, 1,820.58 and 926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.76, 1,820.58 and 926.12 is: 1,278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.76 : 1,820.58 = 926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.76/1,820.58 = 926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.76x = 1,820.58 × 926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.76x = 1,686,075.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,075.55/1,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.53

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