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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.63, 2,307.94 and 926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.63, 2,307.94 and 926.59 is: 1,278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.63 : 2,307.94 = 926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.63/2,307.94 = 926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.63x = 2,307.94 × 926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.63x = 2,138,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,502.58/1,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.53

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