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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.76, 2,262.36 and 926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.76, 2,262.36 and 926.50 is: 1,386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.76 : 2,262.36 = 926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.76/2,262.36 = 926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.76x = 2,262.36 × 926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.76x = 2,096,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,076.54/1,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.51

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