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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.50, 2,039.25 and 926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.50, 2,039.25 and 926.42 is: 1,389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.50 : 2,039.25 = 926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.50/2,039.25 = 926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.50x = 2,039.25 × 926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.50x = 1,889,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,201.99/1,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.63

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