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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.60, 2,255.40 and 926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.60, 2,255.40 and 926.80 is: 1,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.60 : 2,255.40 = 926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.60/2,255.40 = 926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.60x = 2,255.40 × 926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.60x = 2,090,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,304.72/1,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.20

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