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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.20, 2,167.20 and 926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.20, 2,167.20 and 926.40 is: 1,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.20 : 2,167.20 = 926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.20/2,167.20 = 926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.20x = 2,167.20 × 926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.20x = 2,007,694.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,694.08/1,447.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.30

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