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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.58, 2,050.12 and 926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.58, 2,050.12 and 926.27 is: 1,278.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.58 : 2,050.12 = 926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.58/2,050.12 = 926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.58x = 2,050.12 × 926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.58x = 1,898,964.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,964.65/1,485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.26

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