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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.59, 2,308.08 and 926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.59, 2,308.08 and 926.51 is: 1,278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.59 : 2,308.08 = 926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.59/2,308.08 = 926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.59x = 2,308.08 × 926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.59x = 2,138,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,459.20/1,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.53

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