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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.58, 2,002.02 and 926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.58, 2,002.02 and 926.96 is: 1,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.58 : 2,002.02 = 926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.58/2,002.02 = 926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.58x = 2,002.02 × 926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.58x = 1,855,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,792.46/1,450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.35

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