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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.73, 2,308.36 and 926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.73, 2,308.36 and 926.74 is: 1,278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.73 : 2,308.36 = 926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.73/2,308.36 = 926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.73x = 2,308.36 × 926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.73x = 2,139,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,244.91/1,672.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.89

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