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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.67, 1,587.87 and 925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.67, 1,587.87 and 925.25 is: 1,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.67 : 1,587.87 = 925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.67/1,587.87 = 925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.67x = 1,587.87 × 925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.67x = 1,469,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,168.78/1,063.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.23

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