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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.78, 1,555.07 and 925.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.78, 1,555.07 and 925.03 is: 1,383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.78 : 1,555.07 = 925.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.78/1,555.07 = 925.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.78x = 1,555.07 × 925.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.78x = 1,438,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,486.40/1,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.45

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