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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.75, 1,888.20 and 926.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.75, 1,888.20 and 926.79 is: 1,278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.75 : 1,888.20 = 926.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.75/1,888.20 = 926.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.75x = 1,888.20 × 926.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.75x = 1,749,964.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,964.88/1,368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.51

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