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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.86, 2,011.19 and 926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.86, 2,011.19 and 926.27 is: 1,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.86 : 2,011.19 = 926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.86/2,011.19 = 926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.86x = 2,011.19 × 926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.86x = 1,862,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,912.30/1,456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.72

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