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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.36, 1,999.80 and 926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.36, 1,999.80 and 926.16 is: 1,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.36 : 1,999.80 = 926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.36/1,999.80 = 926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.36x = 1,999.80 × 926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.36x = 1,852,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,134.77/1,449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.90

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