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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.84, 1,548.40 and 925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.84, 1,548.40 and 925.60 is: 1,388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.84 : 1,548.40 = 925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.84/1,548.40 = 925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.84x = 1,548.40 × 925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.84x = 1,433,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,199.04/1,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.97

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