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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.26, 2,685.26 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.26, 2,685.26 and 923.76 is: 1,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.26 : 2,685.26 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.26/2,685.26 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.26x = 2,685.26 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.26x = 2,480,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,535.78/1,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.80

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