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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.77, 2,172.22 and 926.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.77, 2,172.22 and 926.00 is: 1,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.77 : 2,172.22 = 926.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.77/2,172.22 = 926.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.77x = 2,172.22 × 926.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.77x = 2,011,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,464.86/1,445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.28

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