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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.97, 2,308.71 and 926.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.97, 2,308.71 and 926.93 is: 1,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.97 : 2,308.71 = 926.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.97/2,308.71 = 926.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.97x = 2,308.71 × 926.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.97x = 2,139,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,997.54/1,672.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.16

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