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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.50, 2,307.96 and 926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.50, 2,307.96 and 926.52 is: 1,278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.50 : 2,307.96 = 926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.50/2,307.96 = 926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.50x = 2,307.96 × 926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.50x = 2,138,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,371.10/1,672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.55

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