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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.76, 1,512.60 and 925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.76, 1,512.60 and 925.76 is: 1,386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.76 : 1,512.60 = 925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.76/1,512.60 = 925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.76x = 1,512.60 × 925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.76x = 1,400,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,304.58/1,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.77

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