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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.83, 1,391.46 and 783.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.83, 1,391.46 and 783.46 is: 1,176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.83 : 1,391.46 = 783.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.83/1,391.46 = 783.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.83x = 1,391.46 × 783.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.83x = 1,090,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,153.25/926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.22

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