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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,278.36 and 912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,278.36 and 912.12 is: 1,258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,278.36 = 912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,278.36 = 912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,278.36 × 912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 1,166,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,017.72/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.98

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