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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.34, 2,307.86 and 926.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.34, 2,307.86 and 926.27 is: 1,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.34 : 2,307.86 = 926.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.34/2,307.86 = 926.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.34x = 2,307.86 × 926.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.34x = 2,137,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,702.62/1,672.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.27

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