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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.25, 2,307.73 and 926.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.25, 2,307.73 and 926.23 is: 1,278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.25 : 2,307.73 = 926.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.25/2,307.73 = 926.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.25x = 2,307.73 × 926.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.25x = 2,137,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,488.76/1,672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.21

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