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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.40, 2,307.88 and 926.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.40, 2,307.88 and 926.44 is: 1,278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.40 : 2,307.88 = 926.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.40/2,307.88 = 926.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.40x = 2,307.88 × 926.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.40x = 2,138,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,112.35/1,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.47

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