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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,712.60, 2,363.36 and 926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,712.60, 2,363.36 and 926.64 is: 1,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,712.60 : 2,363.36 = 926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,712.60/2,363.36 = 926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,712.60x = 2,363.36 × 926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,712.60x = 2,189,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,983.91/1,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.75

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