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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.65, 1,556.39 and 925.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.65, 1,556.39 and 925.90 is: 1,384.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.65 : 1,556.39 = 925.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.65/1,556.39 = 925.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.65x = 1,556.39 × 925.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.65x = 1,441,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,056.87/1,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.77

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