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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.26, 1,883.46 and 923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.26, 1,883.46 and 923 is: 1,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.26 : 1,883.46 = 923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.26/1,883.46 = 923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.26x = 1,883.46 × 923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.26x = 1,738,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,433.58/1,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.34

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