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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.62, 2,308.20 and 926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.62, 2,308.20 and 926.56 is: 1,278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.62 : 2,308.20 = 926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.62/2,308.20 = 926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.62x = 2,308.20 × 926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.62x = 2,138,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,685.79/1,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.64

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