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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,277.01 and 916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,277.01 and 916.74 is: 1,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,277.01 = 916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,277.01 = 916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,277.01 × 916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 1,170,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,686.15/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.10

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