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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.37, 2,324.86 and 926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.37, 2,324.86 and 926.93 is: 1,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.37 : 2,324.86 = 926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.37/2,324.86 = 926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.37x = 2,324.86 × 926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.37x = 2,154,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,982.48/1,551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.08

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