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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.95, 1,492.11 and 925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.95, 1,492.11 and 925.17 is: 1,275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.95 : 1,492.11 = 925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.95/1,492.11 = 925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.95x = 1,492.11 × 925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.95x = 1,380,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,455.41/1,081.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.90

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