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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.28, 1,269.72 and 909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.28, 1,269.72 and 909.72 is: 1,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.28 : 1,269.72 = 909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.28/1,269.72 = 909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.28x = 1,269.72 × 909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.28x = 1,155,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,089.68/926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.02

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