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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.80, 1,295.90 and 926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.80, 1,295.90 and 926.80 is: 1,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.80 : 1,295.90 = 926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.80/1,295.90 = 926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.80x = 1,295.90 × 926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.80x = 1,201,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,040.12/926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.90

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