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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.74, 1,505.61 and 925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.74, 1,505.61 and 925.98 is: 1,388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.74 : 1,505.61 = 925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.74/1,505.61 = 925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.74x = 1,505.61 × 925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.74x = 1,394,164.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,164.75/1,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.97

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