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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.96, 2,308.73 and 926.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.96, 2,308.73 and 926.90 is: 1,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.96 : 2,308.73 = 926.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.96/2,308.73 = 926.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.96x = 2,308.73 × 926.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.96x = 2,139,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,969.93/1,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.15

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