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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.72, 1,461.36 and 925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.72, 1,461.36 and 925.48 is: 1,279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.72 : 1,461.36 = 925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.72/1,461.36 = 925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.72x = 1,461.36 × 925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.72x = 1,352,459.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,459.45/1,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.87

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