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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,478.82, 2,040.49 and 926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,478.82, 2,040.49 and 926.50 is: 1,278.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,478.82 : 2,040.49 = 926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,478.82/2,040.49 = 926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,478.82x = 2,040.49 × 926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,478.82x = 1,890,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,513.99/1,478.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.39

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