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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.56, 2,308.11 and 926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.56, 2,308.11 and 926.52 is: 1,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.56 : 2,308.11 = 926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.56/2,308.11 = 926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.56x = 2,308.11 × 926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.56x = 2,138,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,510.08/1,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.58

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