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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.51, 2,626.70 and 928.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.51, 2,626.70 and 928.17 is: 1,393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.51 : 2,626.70 = 928.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.51/2,626.70 = 928.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.51x = 2,626.70 × 928.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.51x = 2,438,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,019.50/1,749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.54

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