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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.03, 1,555.44 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.03, 1,555.44 and 925.28 is: 1,383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.03 : 1,555.44 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.03/1,555.44 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.03x = 1,555.44 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.03x = 1,439,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,209.75/1,040.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.82

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