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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.25, 2,307.71 and 926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.25, 2,307.71 and 926.24 is: 1,278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.25 : 2,307.71 = 926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.25/2,307.71 = 926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.25x = 2,307.71 × 926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.25x = 2,137,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,501.40/1,672.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.22

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