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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.72, 1,528.32 and 925.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.72, 1,528.32 and 925.92 is: 1,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.72 : 1,528.32 = 925.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.72/1,528.32 = 925.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.72x = 1,528.32 × 925.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.72x = 1,415,102.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,102.05/1,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.57

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