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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.48, 1,846.68 and 924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.48, 1,846.68 and 924.72 is: 1,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.48 : 1,846.68 = 924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.48/1,846.68 = 924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.48x = 1,846.68 × 924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.48x = 1,707,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,661.93/1,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.82

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