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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.61, 1,481.29 and 925.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.61, 1,481.29 and 925.09 is: 1,273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.61 : 1,481.29 = 925.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.61/1,481.29 = 925.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.61x = 1,481.29 × 925.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.61x = 1,370,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,320.55/1,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.99

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