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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.76, 2,308.41 and 926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.76, 2,308.41 and 926.78 is: 1,278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.76 : 2,308.41 = 926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.76/2,308.41 = 926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.76x = 2,308.41 × 926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.76x = 2,139,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,376.68/1,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.95

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