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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,462.23 and 925.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,462.23 and 925.56 is: 1,278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,462.23 = 925.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,462.23 = 925.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,462.23 × 925.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 1,353,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,381.60/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.27

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