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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.24, 1,511.52 and 925.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.24, 1,511.52 and 925.05 is: 1,390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.24 : 1,511.52 = 925.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.24/1,511.52 = 925.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.24x = 1,511.52 × 925.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.24x = 1,398,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,231.58/1,005.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.94

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