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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.54, 1,540.64 and 925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.54, 1,540.64 and 925.17 is: 1,393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.54 : 1,540.64 = 925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.54/1,540.64 = 925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.54x = 1,540.64 × 925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.54x = 1,425,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,346.21/1,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.93

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