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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.30, 1,567.98 and 925.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.30, 1,567.98 and 925.06 is: 1,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.30 : 1,567.98 = 925.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.30/1,567.98 = 925.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.30x = 1,567.98 × 925.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.30x = 1,450,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,475.58/1,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.62

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