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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.33, 1,888.70 and 926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.33, 1,888.70 and 926.22 is: 1,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.33 : 1,888.70 = 926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.33/1,888.70 = 926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.33x = 1,888.70 × 926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.33x = 1,749,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,351.71/1,368.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.46

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