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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,388.46 and 753.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,388.46 and 753.26 is: 1,129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,388.46 = 753.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,388.46 = 753.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,388.46 × 753.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 1,045,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,871.38/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.16

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