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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.17, 2,362.80 and 926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.17, 2,362.80 and 926.22 is: 1,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.17 : 2,362.80 = 926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.17/2,362.80 = 926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.17x = 2,362.80 × 926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.17x = 2,188,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,463.84/1,712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.18

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