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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.78, 2,477.67 and 926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.78, 2,477.67 and 926.02 is: 1,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.78 : 2,477.67 = 926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.78/2,477.67 = 926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.78x = 2,477.67 × 926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.78x = 2,294,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,371.97/1,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.03

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