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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.23, 2,307.65 and 926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.23, 2,307.65 and 926.02 is: 1,277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.23 : 2,307.65 = 926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.23/2,307.65 = 926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.23x = 2,307.65 × 926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.23x = 2,136,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,930.05/1,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.89

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