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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.87, 2,308.63 and 926.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.87, 2,308.63 and 926.81 is: 1,279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.87 : 2,308.63 = 926.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.87/2,308.63 = 926.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.87x = 2,308.63 × 926.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.87x = 2,139,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,661.37/1,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.04

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