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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.26, 1,963.40 and 926.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.26, 1,963.40 and 926.19 is: 1,277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.26 : 1,963.40 = 926.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.26/1,963.40 = 926.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.26x = 1,963.40 × 926.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.26x = 1,818,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,476.82/1,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.68

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