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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.19, 2,307.61 and 926.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.19, 2,307.61 and 926.15 is: 1,278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.19 : 2,307.61 = 926.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.19/2,307.61 = 926.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.19x = 2,307.61 × 926.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.19x = 2,137,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,190.39/1,672.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.08

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