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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.48, 1,858.60 and 926.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.48, 1,858.60 and 926.48 is: 1,278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.48 : 1,858.60 = 926.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.48/1,858.60 = 926.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.48x = 1,858.60 × 926.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.48x = 1,721,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,955.73/1,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.86

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