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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.52, 1,999.38 and 926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.52, 1,999.38 and 926.20 is: 1,277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.52 : 1,999.38 = 926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.52/1,999.38 = 926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.52x = 1,999.38 × 926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.52x = 1,851,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,825.76/1,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.54

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