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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.38, 1,888.50 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.38, 1,888.50 and 924.50 is: 1,276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.38 : 1,888.50 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.38/1,888.50 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.38x = 1,888.50 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.38x = 1,745,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,918.25/1,367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.83

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