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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.09, 2,362.39 and 926.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.09, 2,362.39 and 926.25 is: 1,387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.09 : 2,362.39 = 926.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.09/2,362.39 = 926.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.09x = 2,362.39 × 926.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.09x = 2,188,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,163.74/1,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.47

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