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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.26, 2,307.84 and 926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.26, 2,307.84 and 926.46 is: 1,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.26 : 2,307.84 = 926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.26/2,307.84 = 926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.26x = 2,307.84 × 926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.26x = 2,138,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,121.45/1,672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.58

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