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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.78, 2,308.38 and 926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.78, 2,308.38 and 926.76 is: 1,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.78 : 2,308.38 = 926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.78/2,308.38 = 926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.78x = 2,308.38 × 926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.78x = 2,139,314.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,314.25/1,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.90

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