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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.18, 2,313.23 and 926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.18, 2,313.23 and 926.04 is: 1,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.18 : 2,313.23 = 926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.18/2,313.23 = 926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.18x = 2,313.23 × 926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.18x = 2,142,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,147.55/1,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.24

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