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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.62, 1,963.56 and 926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.62, 1,963.56 and 926.56 is: 1,277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.62 : 1,963.56 = 926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.62/1,963.56 = 926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.62x = 1,963.56 × 926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.62x = 1,819,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,356.15/1,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.08

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