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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.48, 1,556.76 and 925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.48, 1,556.76 and 925.28 is: 1,384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.48 : 1,556.76 = 925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.48/1,556.76 = 925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.48x = 1,556.76 × 925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.48x = 1,440,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,438.89/1,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.40

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