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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.76, 2,049.90 and 926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.76, 2,049.90 and 926.04 is: 1,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.76 : 2,049.90 = 926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.76/2,049.90 = 926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.76x = 2,049.90 × 926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.76x = 1,898,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,289.40/1,484.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.52

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