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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.87, 2,308.68 and 926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.87, 2,308.68 and 926.89 is: 1,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.87 : 2,308.68 = 926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.87/2,308.68 = 926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.87x = 2,308.68 × 926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.87x = 2,139,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,892.41/1,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.17

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