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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.85, 2,002.53 and 926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.85, 2,002.53 and 926.78 is: 1,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.85 : 2,002.53 = 926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.85/2,002.53 = 926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.85x = 2,002.53 × 926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.85x = 1,855,904.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,904.75/1,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.27

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