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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.11, 1,963.92 and 926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.11, 1,963.92 and 926.18 is: 1,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.11 : 1,963.92 = 926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.11/1,963.92 = 926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.11x = 1,963.92 × 926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.11x = 1,818,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,943.43/1,424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.25

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