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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.86, 1,857.32 and 926.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.86, 1,857.32 and 926.30 is: 1,279.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.86 : 1,857.32 = 926.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.86/1,857.32 = 926.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.86x = 1,857.32 × 926.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.86x = 1,720,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,435.52/1,344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.27

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